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pedigreed

[ped-i-greed] / ˈpɛd ɪˌgrid /


ADJECTIVE
pedigree
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
base-born lowly




ADJECTIVE
thoroughbred
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
half-breed mixed


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The pedigreed dogs are the epitome of their breeds, owned by enthusiasts who pay Calvacca $150 per show day for her more than 100 dog shows each year.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 31, 2026

“This estate offers a lifestyle that requires no exit. A rare opportunity to acquire a pedigreed property defined by absolute privacy and timeless design,” the listing adds.

From MarketWatch ● Dec. 30, 2025

And while they’re often dismissed as unserious, their DNA isn’t far from more polished, pedigreed desserts.

From Salon ● Apr. 27, 2025

Given its pedigreed cast and filmmaker, the results are doubly sad.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2023

And some pedigreed teenagers lust for Juicy Couture.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times


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