ancestors

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The ancestors of monitor lizards, also known in Australia as goannas, lost osteoderms entirely – likely because their active lifestyle and efficient bodies functioned better without the additional weight.

From Science Daily • May 21, 2026

The cooperation between our human ancestors may have been more flexible, without rigid rules about who was allowed to reproduce.

From Slate • May 10, 2026

The Goldrich will open with a museum exhibition titled “Meet Your Neighbor,” amplifying diverse L.A. communities and featuring stories of Angelenos and their ancestors who resettled, immigrated or sought refuge from persecution and violence.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

He also notes the challenges that many applicants run into in their search for their Canadian ancestors.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

“I call on the njuzu and on the ngozis! I call on the vadzimu, the ancestors of this girl.”

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer