Synonyms of association

association

noun

ə-ˌsō-sē-ˈā-shən 

1

as in partnership

the state of having shared interests or efforts (as in social or business matters)

the public television station is producing the series in association with a foundation for the arts

Synonyms & Similar Words

• partnership
• collaboration
• relationship
• affiliation
• cooperation
• connection
• relation
• union
• alliance
• liaison
• interaction
• merger
• confederation
• dealings
• solidarity
• integration
• hookup
• kinship
• tie-up
• exchange
• incorporation
• linkup
• reciprocity
• unification
• interconnection
• interrelation
• affinity
• symbiosis
• unity
• business
• intimacy
• attachment
• rapport
• sympathy
• company
• oneness
• mutualism
• companionship
• league
• closeness
• togetherness
• fellowship
• bed
• cahoots
• colleagueship

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dissociation
• dissolution
• division
• separation
• breakup
• disaffiliation
• split
• severance
• divorce
• alienation
• parting
• disunion
• estrangement

2

as in organization

a group of persons formally joined together for some common interest

all associations meeting on town property must be registered with and approved by the registrar's office

Synonyms & Similar Words

• organization
• institution
• institute
• society
• fraternity
• chamber
• brotherhood
• board
• group
• consortium
• council
• guild
• collective
• league
• club
• community
• college
• commune
• chapter
• team
• fellowship
• cadre
• partnership
• congress
• alliance
• coalition
• sodality
• cooperative
• order
• circle
• membership
• party
• clique
• clan
• body
• camp
• crew
• bloc
• branch
• squad
• coterie
• confederacy
• junta
• sorority
• band
• set
• fold
• syndicate
• conspiracy
• gang
• cartel
• faithful
• outfit
• local
• combine
• sisterhood
• junto
• lot
• ring
• cabal
• klatch
• camarilla
• camorra

3

as in relationship

the fact or state of having something in common

what's the association between cat hair and my allergic reaction to certain proteins?

Synonyms & Similar Words

• relationship
• kinship
• connection
• correlation
• relation
• linkage
• affinity
• liaison
• link
• bearing
• similarity
• affiliation
• resemblance
• union
• bond
• relevance
• interrelation
• alliance
• tie
• agreement
• accordance
• pertinence
• correspondence
• community
• materiality
• conformity
• likeness
• identicalness
• sameness
• alikeness
• congruity

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• variance
• variability
• incompatibility
• incongruity
• incongruence
• incongruousness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of association

The trade association said that nonprofit hospitals hold a special place in the community. — Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2026

Knaus was outspoken about policies the association did not like. — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026

Hall’s close association with Russell — whose own songs went from unknown to intensely beloved in the decades since he was taken by AIDS, and who collaborated on several of the album’s tracks — helped boost the project. — Jack Denton, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2026

Mathews has been an officer on public housing trade associations like the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials. — Andy Sheehan, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026