ALLIANCE Synonyms: 99 Similar and Opposite Words

alliance

noun

ə-ˈlī-ən(t)s

Definition of alliance

as in treaty

a formal agreement between two or more nations or peoples the smaller countries signed an alliance pledging to protect one another against the belligerent behemoth in their midst

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as in coalition

an association of persons, parties, or states for mutual assistance and protection an alliance between the French and the Algonquians to check Iroquois advances into their territory

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as in partnership

the state of having shared interests or efforts (as in social or business matters) in alliance with booksellers, the nation's schools are promoting National Reading Month

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Recent Examples of alliance Another of the four Hypercar marques built around such alliances is GM’s Cadillac brand. — Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026 Still, the last time the alliance faced a similar test of cohesion from Moscow was nearly 50 years ago, as the Cold War was entering its final decade. — Ned Temko, Christian Science Monitor, 4 Sep. 2026 Putin's assessment of the prospects for peace contrasts with increasingly stark warnings from NATO about Russian military and hybrid activity around the alliance's eastern flank. — Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026 The alliance is currently inviting companies, institutions, and other relevant key players to join the initiative. — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for alliance

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Noun

The tragedy led to more than 120 countries signing the Minamata Convention on Mercury, an international treaty that sought to prevent future incidents of mercury poisoning by regulating the handling and use of the metal.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Sep. 2026
The international treaty prevents countries from sending people to nations where they could be harmed.

— Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of treaty

Noun

If the AfD doesn’t get an absolute majority in Sunday’s elections, all other parties could form a ragtag coalition to shut it out of power in the state.

— Sebastian Shukla, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2026
On Friday evening, Meloni's coalition government, which took office in October 2022, held a rally in the port city of Bari to mark its becoming Italy's longest-serving cabinet since World War II.

— Jenni Reid,Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of coalition

Noun

The Athletic reported in May that it was estimated the Betway partnership would be worth in excess of £18m, among the highest of its kind in football in terms of a single partner.

— Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
This marks the continuation of the long-standing partnership, which is continually evolving in line with the changing requirements of the maritime environment, according to a press release.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of partnership

Noun

In recent years, Canberra has also inked mutual defense agreements with Fiji and Papua New Guinea alongside negotiations for a similar pact with Tonga; deals with Tuvalu and Vanuatu restrict them from security cooperation with Beijing.

— Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 8 Sep. 2026
The financials are also unmatched, with last year’s annual check to each franchise from 345 Park Ave topping $450 million from leaguewide deals, primarily driven by the NFL’s $125 billion in media pacts.

— Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of pact

Noun

Seneca said the renaming violated the 1794 Treaty of Canandaigua, which was signed by President George Washington and the Haudenosaunee confederacy promising perpetual peace and friendship.

— ABC News, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026
July 4 birthed independence but also a dysfunctional confederacy.

— Max Taves, Mercury News, 3 July 2026

Definition of confederacy

Noun

Carter arranged for a pickup and distributed the clothing through the tenant association office.

— Anne Kadet, Curbed, 10 Sep. 2026
If a document contains personal information that has no reason to appear publicly, ask whether the association can remove it, redact the information or restrict access.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of association

Noun

Steinmetz, of the firefighters union, reminded committee members that a total of 25 people died in the 1993 Paxton Hotel fire and the 2003 Cook County Administration Building fire, partly because of a lack of usable fire exits.

— Brian J. Rogal, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026
Hawthorne noted that a schedule of door-to-door canvassing had been distributed throughout the union hall.

— Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of union

Noun

That’s where the constant collaboration with Daniel was critical.

— Beren Cross, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Lockheed Martin said the collaboration will combine its work in quantum sensing and additive manufacturing with IBM’s capabilities in quantum computing and AI.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2026

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