as in association
the state of having shared interests or efforts (as in social or business matters)
the Little League team, despite its name, the Northern Dynamites, has no affiliation with the Northern Dynamite Company
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Recent Examples of affiliation
These affiliations place expectations on Turkey, and charting a different course has consequences.
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Mustafa Kutlay, Foreign Affairs, 15 May 2025
These numbers are likely driven by differences in political affiliation in these regions.
—Robert G. Eccles, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
Meanwhile, many aim to learn more about the Prevost family through archives and affiliations.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 12 May 2025
Amid the growing concern by leaders across political affiliations regarding declining U.S. birth rates and The Baby Bust, the challenge of determining what to do about it remains.
—John M. Bremen, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
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Mustafa Kutlay, Foreign Affairs, 15 May 2025
These numbers are likely driven by differences in political affiliation in these regions.
—Robert G. Eccles, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
Meanwhile, many aim to learn more about the Prevost family through archives and affiliations.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 12 May 2025
Amid the growing concern by leaders across political affiliations regarding declining U.S. birth rates and The Baby Bust, the challenge of determining what to do about it remains.
—John M. Bremen, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for affiliation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for affiliation
Noun
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The name of the president of the harbor commission, Pietro Di Carlo, a leading citizen of San Pedro, had come up in the investigation in connection with a contract with a troubled development company that Di Carlo had had associations with.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2025
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, international students in the U.S. generated nearly $34 billion and supported over 335,000 jobs, according to nonprofit association of professional educators NAFSA.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
23 May 2025
Noun
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As part of its initiative to regain cultural relevance, the brand has unveiled a partnership with Brazilian DJ and producer Vintage Culture, launching an exclusive capsule collection and naming him a global ambassador.—
Andre Claudio,
Footwear News,
2 June 2025
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Bud Light sales tanked in 2023 after the company’s partnership with transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney sparked anti-trans backlash and boycotts.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
2 June 2025
Noun
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Brands that establish relationships with AI platforms and optimize their product data now will be positioned to scale when advertising inventory becomes widely available.—
Kiri Masters,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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The full moon in your sign on the 12th should illuminate any relationships that may need to evolve, change, or end in your life.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 June 2025
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This opens up new opportunities for international cooperation, guaranteeing legal certainty for investors.—
Olena Orliuk,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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However, some analysts noted that the deal also outlines ambitious goals for energy cooperation as well as for aligning Britain’s emissions trading system with that of Europe, which could bring economic benefits in the longer term.—
Stephen Castle,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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Parks are really a great place for people to connect to make connections in the community.—
Karie Angell Luc,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2025
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An onboard charger upgraded from 7 to 11 kW will hasten charging at the 240v connections most EV owners use at home.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
2 June 2025
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“Affiliation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affiliation. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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