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
Musk’s close affiliation with and massive financial support for President Donald Trump have negatively impacted the Tesla brand, particularly during his stint running the federal job-slashing DOGE initiative.
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Alan Ohnsman, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
The retired justice suggested that identity politics, or characterizing a person by their partisan affiliation, is not conducive to democracy and civil discourse.
—Ella Lee, The Hill, 26 June 2025
Furthermore, physicians and other medical staff can be barred from working at VA hospitals based on their marital status, political party affiliation or union activity.
—Flavia Mangan Colgan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 June 2025
The Board added that the decline was seen across all age groups and political affiliations.
—Brian Evans,lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 23 June 2025
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Alan Ohnsman, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
The retired justice suggested that identity politics, or characterizing a person by their partisan affiliation, is not conducive to democracy and civil discourse.
—Ella Lee, The Hill, 26 June 2025
Furthermore, physicians and other medical staff can be barred from working at VA hospitals based on their marital status, political party affiliation or union activity.
—Flavia Mangan Colgan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 June 2025
The Board added that the decline was seen across all age groups and political affiliations.
—Brian Evans,lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for affiliation
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After speaking to my physician colleagues and hearing their earnest frustrations, there’s no doubt in my mind that the system needs reform and the association’s proposals—which are not insubstantial and would address many of the problems —are a great place to start.—
Sachin H. Jain,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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In town halls and in conversations with community associations across Maryland over the past two years, citizens have expressed concern with the state of our juvenile justice system.—
Ivan J. Bates,
Baltimore Sun,
30 June 2025
Noun
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Produced in partnership with Medium Rare, Relentless Beats and EMW, the event is expected to host approximately 50,000 attendees over two days.—
Katie Bain,
Billboard,
8 July 2025
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This benefits pass-through entities like S-Corps, partnerships, and sole proprietors.—
Robert Green,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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As Americans celebrated a long Independence Day weekend, they were treated to a few noteworthy displays of festivity and fireworks in the ever-fascinating relationship between Silicon Valley and Washington, D.C.—
Alexei Oreskovic,
Fortune,
7 July 2025
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Building also prides itself on establishing long-term relationships with clients, remaining a resource even after the project ends.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
7 July 2025
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The Arizona Senate passed a bill on Republican party lines last week that would encourage agreements with ICE while also forbidding any political jurisdiction to pass an ordinance or policy forbidding cooperation with federal immigration-enforcement efforts.—
Ray Stern,
AZCentral.com,
8 July 2025
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The series is developed and produced by Robot, with production cooperation from The Seven.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
7 July 2025
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Throughout the show, barefoot audience members are led through a series of environments that tell the dreamy, occasionally spooky story of a princess’ mysterious connection to the moon.—
Gordon Cox,
Variety,
8 July 2025
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Ximena Avilez, 28, a Mexican woman living in Maine, tells me that dressing up has always been a bid for connection to her birthplace.—
Daisy Maldonado,
Vogue,
8 July 2025
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“Affiliation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affiliation. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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