That horse has an impressive pedigree. What is the dog's pedigree? The puppy came with papers proving its pedigree. Democracy is an idea with a pedigree stretching back to ancient Greece. The company has an excellent pedigree with over a century in the business.
Recent Examples on the WebEven Drew Brees, seemingly created in a lab to do TV — looks, charisma, pedigree, brains — lasted on TV for only a year. Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2022 In his first preseason camp with his new team, Wilson’s pedigree as a successful coach at Division II Bowie State, emphasis on discipline, and strategies to strengthening relationships have been embraced by his players. Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 1 Sep. 2022 He was charmed by its design, its pedigree, the people who had lived there, and those who had visited. Cari Beauchamp, Town & Country, 20 Aug. 2022 Burton's family sports quite the athletic pedigree. Chris Bumbaca, USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2022 Adding some academic pedigree to A Thousand Blows, award-winning broadcaster and historian Professor David Olusoga — who gave the keynote MacTaggart Lecture at the 2020 Edinburgh TV Festival — will act as executive producer on the series. Alex Ritman, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Aug. 2022 Here, five strategies that can help homeowners add historical character to their own backyards, no blue-blood pedigree required. Katy Elliott, WSJ, 17 Aug. 2022 Episodes from the various series average about five minutes and the production values go from handheld smartphone quality to polished television show pedigree. Adario Strange, Quartz, 15 Aug. 2022 Hallmarks of its pedigree designer can be seen throughout the 7,605-square-foot home – including the contrasting use of concrete and glass. Spencer Elliott, Forbes, 12 Aug. 2022 See More
Word History
Etymology
Middle English pedegru, from Anglo-French pé de grue, literally, crane's foot; from the shape made by the lines of a genealogical chart