1
as in kinship
the fact or state of having something in common
studied the relationship between the phases of the moon and ocean tides
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as in partnership
the state of having shared interests or efforts (as in social or business matters)
the street's shopkeepers have a good business relationship
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Recent Examples of relationship
The conversation has become incredibly important as Harry has tried to return to the fold of the royal family, or at least, to foster a closer relationship with his father.
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Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 3 May 2026
The Cubs and Kyle have a great relationship.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
When local product John Michael Gyllenborg’s relationship with the Chiefs changed, so did Andy Reid’s title.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 3 May 2026
No details were provided about the potential relationship between that second property and the first.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 3 May 2026
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Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 3 May 2026
The Cubs and Kyle have a great relationship.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
When local product John Michael Gyllenborg’s relationship with the Chiefs changed, so did Andy Reid’s title.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 3 May 2026
No details were provided about the potential relationship between that second property and the first.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 3 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relationship
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He was warmly welcomed in the chamber, and much of his speech focused on the kinship and history between the US and the UK.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
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Because at its core, this legal drama that revolves around artificial intelligence is actually rooted in the very human impulses of kinship, greed, betrayal, and power.—
Tom Dotan,
Vanity Fair,
27 Apr. 2026
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Established by Creo in partnership with Sony, the Sony Future Filmmaker Awards aim to provide career-defining opportunities for emerging talent by introducing them to the realities of professional filmmaking and equipping them with the tools to advance their work.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
1 May 2026
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But as Gemini season begins, your partnerships take center stage — conversations, commitments and unexpected developments keep you on your toes.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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This is a uniquely lonely work of art, but one that maintains faith in the possibility of connection.—
Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
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The barren landscape, despite its harsh conditions (daytime temperatures often exceed 125 degrees Fahrenheit), was—and still is—famous for its connection to many legends of treasure.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
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Past inductions have sometimes but not always included musical collaborations between inductor and inductee — depending, oftentimes, on whether the person doing the honors is a singer or from some other walk of entertainment.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
6 May 2026
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In the fall of 2026, Chanel will officially launch an annual, one-year fellowship in collaboration with the Guggenheim.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
6 May 2026
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The metal’s association with kings melds perfectly with his conception of himself as one.—
Jennifer Wilson,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Arts institutions in the area have formed an association to resist the development.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 May 2026
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Its long-term goal is to create a market for film rights to adaptations of literary works from the region, thereby strengthening cooperation between the film and book industries.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
6 May 2026
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The challenge is compounded by the fact that much of the government’s evaluation effort depends on cooperation from the same companies building the models.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
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Another finding of the study was the inverse correlation between zinc uptake in the stinger and the claws.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
1 May 2026
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There’s a direct correlation between a president’s approval rating and the way his party performs at the midpoint of his term.—
Mark Barabak,
Mercury News,
1 May 2026
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Of all the competencies required for the role, political affiliation or experience as a television commentator are not high on his list.—
Pien Huang,
NPR,
2 May 2026
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However, the state superintendent is a nonpartisan race, and party affiliations won’t be listed on the ballot.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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“Relationship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relationship. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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