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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Without this context, stories are more akin to ad copy for a seemingly noble cause than neutral, helpful reporting.
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U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
The Emerson poll had a credibility interval (akin to a margin of error) of plus or minus 3%.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 16 Apr. 2026
The 262-footer, known as Project 826 or Thalassa, marks a bold departure from classic superyacht design, with a sleek, low profile that is more akin to that of a sailing yacht.
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His executive orders are very much akin to royal proclamations.
—Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
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U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
The Emerson poll had a credibility interval (akin to a margin of error) of plus or minus 3%.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 16 Apr. 2026
The 262-footer, known as Project 826 or Thalassa, marks a bold departure from classic superyacht design, with a sleek, low profile that is more akin to that of a sailing yacht.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2026
His executive orders are very much akin to royal proclamations.
—Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
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“Akin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/akin. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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akin
adjective1
: related by blood
2
: essentially similar or related
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