niece

Example Sentences

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Lynch had no will, and his only surviving heirs, which included his brother Bernard and a deceased brother’s daughter—his niece Julia—lived in Ireland.

From Slate • Mar. 18, 2026

Reaves’ face lights up anytime someone brings up his niece Ruby, who was born shortly before the season started.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026

Mary Trump, the president’s niece, has famously said there is something that easily explains her uncle.

From Salon • Mar. 14, 2026

My niece isn’t a frequent flier and was grateful for my help getting her new flights home from Florida without paying a cent during last month’s blizzard.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

“My niece is a fancy dancer,” Auntie said proudly.

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