as in cousin
a person connected with another by blood or marriage
to protect the family honor, he sought to revenge the murder of his kinsman
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Recent Examples of kinsman
Records of public meetings and community newspapers feature jabs at how far these sorry kinsmen have strayed from their heritage.
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Eythana Miller,
The Dial,
23 June 2026
As Molineux passes by, Robin recognizes his kinsman and hears the cruel laughter of the mob.
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John Swansburg,
The Atlantic,
15 June 2026
But the chief’s kinsmen failed to honor his request.
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Literary Hub,
22 Oct. 2025
Eythana Miller,
The Dial,
23 June 2026
As Molineux passes by, Robin recognizes his kinsman and hears the cruel laughter of the mob.
—
John Swansburg,
The Atlantic,
15 June 2026
But the chief’s kinsmen failed to honor his request.
—
Literary Hub,
22 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kinsman
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From Chile, a cousin of Daniel Alejandro Núñez Ramírez, 28, who’s also missing, said that his mother was told he had been found alive in the rubble and had been taken out but that so far the family hasn’t found him in any of the hospitals.
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Juan Andrade has been unable to contact his aunt, cousin and their children.
Noun
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His wife, Francisca, and their two young sons were surrounded by relatives, friends, and colleagues during the ceremony.
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Authorities have recently developed genetic genealogy leads that could help identify the remaining victim and locate surviving relatives.
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“Kinsman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kinsman. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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