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
The obsession with lineage is at odds with the solidarity of the Middle Passage, which created new forms of kinship.
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Julian Lucas, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2025
There’s no need to censure the desire to forge kinship, to lick one’s wounds, to seek respite or joy.
—Matt Brennan, Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2025
The road turned to dirt, growing steeper, narrower and more perilous with each turn, but the avid outdoorsman felt a sense of kinship with the looming remoteness.
—Laura Ness, The Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2025
Osborn, like millions of others, including 300,000 independents in Nebraska, does not feel kinship with either camp, but his populist sentiments are not as extreme as those of Steve Bannon, Trump’s former advisor who blames tech oligarchs for destroying America.
—Jeffrey Fleishman, Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 2025
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Julian Lucas, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2025
There’s no need to censure the desire to forge kinship, to lick one’s wounds, to seek respite or joy.
—Matt Brennan, Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2025
The road turned to dirt, growing steeper, narrower and more perilous with each turn, but the avid outdoorsman felt a sense of kinship with the looming remoteness.
—Laura Ness, The Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2025
Osborn, like millions of others, including 300,000 independents in Nebraska, does not feel kinship with either camp, but his populist sentiments are not as extreme as those of Steve Bannon, Trump’s former advisor who blames tech oligarchs for destroying America.
—Jeffrey Fleishman, Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kinship
Noun
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When Life Gives You Tangerines has been well-received, with critics praising the chemistry among its performers and the scope of the series, which folds the political and cultural milieu of Korea in tandem with its central relationship.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s relationship is always giving people something to talk about.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Social connection: Isolation and loneliness increase the risk of mental health challenges.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
3 Apr. 2025
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Alongside pictures of her sister kissing her cheek and Traci's son Kevin Surratt Jr. kissing her urn, Towanda, 51, reflected on the special connection the two shared.—
Esther Kang,
People.com,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This includes more robust small business impact assessments, expanded export training and support, and greater engagement with industry associations that represent smaller firms.—
Natalie Madeira Cofield,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The court’s order involved a technical legal assessment of the right, or standing, of several nonprofit associations to sue over the firings.—
Mark Sherman,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Seaside Park was known for many years as the site of the Gathering of the Vibes festivals, which had an affinity for the sounds and culture of the Grateful Dead.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
31 Mar. 2025
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Characterized by: Increasing ability and increasing affinity.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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On Results Some companies may not see a direct correlation between hiring coaches and the impact on their business results.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Lottery officials said there is a clear correlation between bigger jackpots and higher sales, but not everyone who plays is swayed by the bigger pots.—
Scott McFetridge,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Kinship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kinship. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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