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 my mind, it’s never been cynical about the human condition and about the importance of families, love and mercy and kindness,” he says.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

"By electrifying daily life, from transport to buildings and industry, we can protect families and businesses from volatile energy markets," incoming COP31 president Murat Kurum said in a statement.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

In the summer of 2023, 46% of teenagers from families earning between $100,000 and $150,000 held a job.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Muhammed's death, along with a number of others over the last few weeks, has prompted pleas from the emergency services, families and campaigners for youngsters to stay away from open water.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

A lot of families with kids are traveling—summer vacation and all that.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith