liaison

noun

lē-ˈā-ˌzän How to pronounce liaison (audio)
Definition of liaisonnext
1
as in relationship
the fact or state of having something in common a variety of political factions are attracted to that presidential contender, but there doesn't appear to be much of a liaison between them and the candidate

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2
as in partnership
the state of having shared interests or efforts (as in social or business matters) the strong liaison between the parents and teachers is based on the fact that both have the students' best interests at heart

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Recent Examples of liaison Last year’s Tour was storylined by Evenepoel’s future, creating the impression that the race is filled with covert liaisons, meetings taking place over budget hotel coffee and in the shadows of the paddock buses. — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 17 July 2026 Dillin believes there could be neighborhood film liaisons, a neutral party with actual film experience who can educate neighbors and merchants on challenges and explain the realities of a film shoot. — Brian Welk, IndieWire, 15 July 2026 Joining them, incoming board members include Marc Ruiz, partner and Senior Wealth Manager at Oak Partners; Kimberly Ferrell, NIPSCO; and Kathy O’Donnell, community liaison and manager of bariatric programs at Franciscan Alliance. — Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 12 July 2026 Rodríguez Castro helps oversee GAESA, has a hand in its operations and acts as a liaison between the organization and his grandfather. — Romina Ruiz-Goiriena, USA Today, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for liaison
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  1. relationship
  2. partnership
  3. kinship
  4. collaboration
  5. association
  6. cooperation
  7. connection
  8. affiliation
Noun
  • Along the way, cast members sit for personal fate readings and open up about relationships and losses in their own lives, then move into direct contact with shamanic ritual, a practice the format positions as central to Korean spiritual life.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 30 July 2026
  • Patrick Steinfeld, an attorney for the family, declined to answer questions about what Hernandez’s parents knew about their daughter’s relationship to the singer.
    — Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026
Definition of relationship
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  • On the property, though, Arlo Williamsburg offers a gym for its guests, and features on-demand fitness videos in partnership with Alo Moves (the online fitness arm of Alo Yoga).
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
  • Meanwhile, Éléonore Caroit, France’s minister for international partnerships, urged tourists not to cancel their holiday plans and emphasized that most of the country remains untouched.
    — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 28 July 2026
Definition of partnership
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  • The essays in the book, which focus on beekeeping and other forms of animal husbandry, invite us to explore creaturely worlds beyond our own, and to recognize our kinship with other living beings.
    — Richard Schiffman, Christian Science Monitor, 22 July 2026
  • Carlisle and Childers also found a kinship in their studies of Eastern Religion, an exploration that is deeply threaded through the journey of Snipe Hunter.
    — Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 15 July 2026
Definition of kinship
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  • Baird said that major infrastructure projects generally involve significant collaboration with state-level entities.
    — Ilana Arougheti July 30, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
  • Adidas has been experimenting with different fabrics and prints and keeping a close eye on its ongoing collaboration with British online retailer Asos.
    — Cathrin Schaer, Footwear News, 30 July 2026
Definition of collaboration
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  • As with its predecessor, the new act is designed to expand access to federal financing tools to help condominium owners and associations afford essential structural repairs and special assessments.
    — Christyne D. Santisteban, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
  • Ahead of this year’s World Cup, ADI PredictStreet signed a multi‑year agreement with the association to become the tournament’s first official prediction market partner.
    — Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 30 July 2026
Definition of association
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  • In recent years, the two countries have expanded defence cooperation through joint military exercises, pilot training, cybersecurity initiatives and counter-drone technology development.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 25 July 2026
  • Deputies were following up on the missing person report but did not find Celeste at the home and were satisfied with d4vd’s level of cooperation.
    — Jason Kravarik, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
Definition of cooperation
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  • But young Britons are increasingly looking elsewhere for social connection and embracing sober alternatives to mingle.
    — Mustafa Qadri, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
  • Expect more adventurous shows, greater accountability, and stronger connections with artists.
    — George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 24 July 2026
Definition of connection
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  • During the hottest moments of the ideological debate in Washington, there was much talk about local stations dropping NPR and PBS programs and affiliations.
    — David Folkenflik, NPR, 26 July 2026
  • All but one, Pulaski Academy in Little Rock, were either parochial or had some religious affiliation.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 25 July 2026
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