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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Ethicists are writing rules to prevent a future first family from self-dealing. — Naftali Bendavid, Washington Post, 4 Oct. 2026 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 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 11 Oct. 2026.

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