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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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 But Jameson is hardly the first family pet to senselessly perish at the hands of law enforcement officers who resort to deadly force far too quickly. — Vanessa Shakib, Oc Register, 23 July 2026 Tenisha Warner also accuses Pamela Warner of using her power as trustee of Malcolm’s 1996 Trust to sell their first family home in Studio City, California, despite her objection. — Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 22 July 2026 The vice president, his wife and their children are the first family to reside at the Naval Observatory with young children since former Vice President Al Gore and his family, more than 25 years ago. — Martha Ross, Mercury News, 16 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 5 Aug. 2026.

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