blended family
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of blended family
First recorded in 1980–85
Example Sentences
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We have a peaceful, if somewhat unconventional, blended family.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 17, 2026
"It's all family. It's a blended family, yes, but that's not how our family is," Jeffrey Kepner said.
From BBC • Nov. 25, 2025
It illustrates the complicated nature of the relationship of blended family members, and how people may feel torn by duty, commitment and doubts about their relatives true allegiances and feelings.
From MarketWatch • Oct. 20, 2025
Any blended family that has found a way — through the awkwardness and frustration and unfamiliarity — to affection, even to love?
From Salon • Sep. 29, 2024
For years I had set aside the writing goals I held dear and opted to put Rob and our blended family first, but in the quiet moments, I felt empty.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 19, 2024
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