KINSHIPS Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

kinship

noun

ˈkin-ˌship

Definition of kinship

as in relationship

the fact or state of having something in common she and I have a special kinship since we both grew up in England

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Recent Examples of kinship Carrington in particular models what some have termed an ecofeminist approach, one that does not appropriate animals for the artist’s own self-revelation but instead develops kinship across species. — Kelly Presutti, ARTnews.com, 28 Aug. 2026 Many here say that, despite Iceland’s European roots, the country feels just as much kinship with the United States – if not more. — Mark Sappenfield, Christian Science Monitor, 28 Aug. 2026 His vibrant personality has brought energy and juice to the locker room and allowed for an immediate kinship with Jackson and the team’s offensive stars. — Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026 Noisemaker feels a genuine kinship with the Gallico story, including its setting, a desolate stretch of coastline in eastern England. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 23 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for kinship

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Noun

The Justice Department also says Beijing is determined to sway American public opinion in its favor by cultivating relationships with political figures seen as having access to the levers of power.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026
The company has strengthened relationships with suppliers to support a larger and more resilient production network.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of relationship

Noun

Musicians often see an instrument as a physical extension of themselves and that sort of connection doesn’t always lend itself to the online shopping experience.

— Phil Wahba, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026
The Moon entering your 11th House keeps social connection available without requiring full disclosure.

— Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of connection

Noun

The clash added another layer to a campaign in which el Sayed’s positions on foreign policy and his associations with prominent progressive figures have become points of contention.

— Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 9 Oct. 2026
The hospitality and hotel sector is one of Europe’s largest employers, with more than 10 million people working across 2 million businesses, according to data from Hotrec, the association of hotels, restaurants, bars, and cafés in Europe.

— Ted Kitterman, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of association

Noun

The shared affinity was clear in the celebration, as Mesa sprayed Cash with alcohol, and Vilade and Erik Neander, the team’s president of baseball operations, embraced while Vilade was interviewed.

— Nicolas Villamil, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026
The Traitors duo is finding their groove, and Maura is settling into her clear natural affinity for dance.

— Katie Campione, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of affinity

Noun

And, sure there’s a difference between causal and correlation.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 4 Oct. 2026
While correlation can never be confused with causation, major wealth creation events have historically been accompanied by significant increases in philanthropic activity.

— Joe Crome, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of correlation

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