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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"However, for tonight I shall only be thinking about the families and friends affected by this tragedy."

From BBC • May 14, 2026

"While we have resolved nearly all of these claims through settlements, families are entitled to pursue their claims through the court process, and we respect their right to do so."

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

Finback closed its new fund at its upper limit, exceeding a $350 million target, with wealthy families and individuals comprising the bulk of investors.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

It’s an account program that was created in 2022 to make it easier for students and families to afford higher education and other career programs.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

Mrs. Ellen Walter was a well-connected widow with social ties to both the Grinnell and Kane families.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock