first family

noun

1
or First Family : the family of the U.S. president
2
: a family that has great importance, influence, or success in a specified activity or profession
He and his sons are considered the first family of jazz.

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Jason Speaking of football-loving families, the Kelces seem to have usurped the Mannings for the sport’s first family. — Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 1 Sep. 2026 Westin Bowles said as Beachy's becomes more popular, honoring their grandpa, aunt and uncle, who opened the first family restaurants, has been on the family's mind. — Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2026 The state’s first family had quickly ditched the historic governor’s mansion. — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026 Perfectionist vibes abound for this first family of reality TV, and all five have given glimpses into their kitchen storage solutions, maintained by teams of staff. — Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for first family

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“First family.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/first%20family. Accessed 3 Sep. 2026.

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