families

[fam-uh-leez, fam-leez] / ˈfæm ə liz, ˈfæm liz /

NOUN

kin, offspring; classification

Synonyms

STRONGEST

clan folk group house household people tribe

STRONG

ancestors ancestry birth blood brood children class descendants descent dynasty extraction forebears genealogy generations genre in-laws inheritance issue kind kindred line lineage network parentage pedigree progenitors progeny race relations relationship relatives siblings strain subdivision system

WEAK

heirs and assigns kith and kin menage ménage

Antonyms

STRONG

parent

Example Sentences

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In a statement, Boeing said: "We continue to support the investigation led by the NTSB. Our deepest condolences go out to the families who lost loved ones and our thoughts remain with all those affected."

From BBC

"For the very first time we are bringing the magic of the Eurovision Song Contest live experience directly to fans and their friends and families all over Europe," he added.

From BBC

“Let’s all appreciate our health our families our friends and have the best year of our lives. Moving forward with no regrets. Just love.”

From MarketWatch

When Saks moved into its storied flagship store in 1924, the upper part of Fifth Avenue was still mainly residential, dotted with the mansions of the Astor and Vanderbilt families.

From The Wall Street Journal

A Boeing spokesman said the company continues to support the investigation and expressed condolences to the families affected by the crash.

From The Wall Street Journal