1
: related by blood : descended from a common ancestor or prototype
The dog and fox are closely akin.
2
: essentially similar, related, or compatible
His interests are akin to mine.
Examples of akin in a Sentence
The two languages are closely akin.
foxes are closely akin to dogs
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The cocktails are related, but after the crisp minimalism of a Gibson, the Martinez is akin to encountering a violent early hominid in a downtown bar.
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Gary Shteyngart, The New Yorker, 24 Apr. 2024
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Melvin said these last two starts were akin to a pitcher’s first two starts in spring training.
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The final form is a powdered texture akin to collagen that surpasses conventional protein sources in both nutrition and flavor, says Kittibanthorn, adding that the meat-mimicking substance also contains high levels of antioxidants similar to those found in berries.
—Leah Collins, CNN, 12 Apr. 2024
According to Long, the pup was in a stage akin to the terrible twos.
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The compact multihull offers amenities akin to a larger cruise ship, too.
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Fresh seafood will have a sweet smell and an aroma akin to the sea.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 11 Apr. 2024
Gary Shteyngart, The New Yorker, 24 Apr. 2024
There’s also tico sauce, which is akin to the Costa Rican Lizano sauce — tico is a nickname for a Costa Rican.
—Philip Freeman, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2024
Melvin said these last two starts were akin to a pitcher’s first two starts in spring training.
—Jason Mastrodonato, The Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2024
The social media 'polygraph test' While jurors are answering questions, the trial teams will be conducting social media checks that are akin to polygraph tests on the potential jurors, according to Dimitrius.
—Aysha Bagchi, USA TODAY, 14 Apr. 2024
The final form is a powdered texture akin to collagen that surpasses conventional protein sources in both nutrition and flavor, says Kittibanthorn, adding that the meat-mimicking substance also contains high levels of antioxidants similar to those found in berries.
—Leah Collins, CNN, 12 Apr. 2024
According to Long, the pup was in a stage akin to the terrible twos.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2024
The compact multihull offers amenities akin to a larger cruise ship, too.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 11 Apr. 2024
Fresh seafood will have a sweet smell and an aroma akin to the sea.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 11 Apr. 2024
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akin
adjective1
: related by blood
2
: essentially similar or related
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