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
That would, in their view, allow for more teams to reach the field based on strength of schedule instead of conference affiliation.
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Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
The top two vote-getters in the race advance to the general election, regardless of party affiliation.
—Linh Tat, Daily News, 14 May 2026
The top two vote-getters in the primary, regardless of their party affiliation, will advance to the general election in November.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 14 May 2026
The top two vote-getters, regardless of party affiliation, will advance to the general election.
—Terry Collins, USA Today, 14 May 2026
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Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
The top two vote-getters in the race advance to the general election, regardless of party affiliation.
—Linh Tat, Daily News, 14 May 2026
The top two vote-getters in the primary, regardless of their party affiliation, will advance to the general election in November.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 14 May 2026
The top two vote-getters, regardless of party affiliation, will advance to the general election.
—Terry Collins, USA Today, 14 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for affiliation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for affiliation
Noun
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The show is produced by Carlos King’s Kingdom Reign Entertainment in association with ITV America.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
11 May 2026
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Roby also serves as the homes association president and briefly sat on the Overland Park Parks and Recreation Commission.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
11 May 2026
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Eco effort Ocean Casino Resort is committed to investing in positive environmental change through beach cleanups, charitable contributions, and advocacy including a partnership with an organic farm addressing food insecurity, soil regeneration, and community inclusiveness in Atlantic City.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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For those wishing to hone their game, The Kingdom at Reynolds Lake Oconee, created in partnership with TaylorMade, offers innovative technology and personal instruction at the highest level.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
16 May 2026
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In the decades since, theorizing of the relationship between natural and artificial literature spawned a whole new academic field, generally within English departments.—
Jill Lepore,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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And whatever rifts had formed in his relationship with Altman were largely absent from social media.—
Ashley Capoot,Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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Crucially, Yoriko sees her process as a three-way collaboration between herself, the subject and the material, especially the wood — an approach that couldn’t be more different from the (mostly male) great artist-genius stereotype usually peddled in films.—
Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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Set to unspool on May 14 at the Cannes Film Festival’s Marché du Film and staged in collaboration with the Fantastic Pavilion, the Showcase has established itself as a pivotal platform for the international exposure of horror, fantasy, and science fiction films hailing from Ibero-America.—
Roberto Prieto,
Variety,
13 May 2026
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The agenda exposes the mutual dependence of the two rival superpowers, marked by distrust but driven by a quest for cooperation and stability.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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The tenant in cooperation with the property owner is looking to start the next phase of the buildout.—
Linda Girardi,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
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In the last two debates, Becerra, considered the party's frontrunner, has faced scrutiny from other candidates and the public over his connection to Williamson.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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In softball, Rowles has fit right in with the program’s connection, according to teammate Riley Belcik.—
Tony Baranek,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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“Affiliation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affiliation. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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