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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Still, the split between higher- and lower-income families is one of the chief worries of economists — what they refer to as a “K-shaped” economy.

From MarketWatch • May 16, 2026

The Leeds Maternity Families Group said it was a hugely important time to have continuity for bereaved and harmed families.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

By contrast, shows like “The Brady Bunch” reinforced to young viewers, especially those from dysfunctional families, what healthy relationships and communication look like.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Most donations go to help Jewish youth and families, the company’s chief operating executive, Esti Landau, said during her testimony.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

Even though my immoral behavior was still a secret, Ma was right that our two families had something in common.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu