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
Bob Batchelor does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.
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Bob Batchelor,
The Conversation,
17 June 2026
There are 11 Republicans, six Democrats, six with no party affiliation and one Libertarian.
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Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 June 2026
Despite his affiliation with a controversial church, the coach of the McKeesport High School football team is not stepping down.
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Andy Sheehan,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
Republican Te Mayonna Brown and no party affiliation candidate Andy Daro will be on the November ballot.
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Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for affiliation
Bob Batchelor,
The Conversation,
17 June 2026
There are 11 Republicans, six Democrats, six with no party affiliation and one Libertarian.
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Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 June 2026
Despite his affiliation with a controversial church, the coach of the McKeesport High School football team is not stepping down.
—
Andy Sheehan,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
Republican Te Mayonna Brown and no party affiliation candidate Andy Daro will be on the November ballot.
—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for affiliation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for affiliation
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Starting around September, Morejon said, the DDA will work with several landscape architect firms to create potential design concepts for the park and reach out to community members, civic associations and the city’s parks and recreation advisory board for feedback.
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An Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield spokesperson did not answer the Courant’s questions but instead asked that questions be directed to Susan Halpin, executive director of the Connecticut Association of Health Plans, who is listed as a lobbyist for the association.
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The Broadway production has also formed an official partnership with mental health nonprofit Project Healthy Minds to reduce barriers to care by making support options for mental health services easily accessible to those in need.
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Leo July 23 – August 22 Quiet time reveals what partnership truly needs.
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Rejoining would also generate yet more uncertainty for companies which are only just adapting to the new trading relationship, said Sean McGuire, a director at the Confederation of British Industry, a business lobby group.
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As Kennedy and Bessette spend more time together and grow closer, her intimidation of the spotlight and fear of invasive paparazzi often create tension in their relationship, despite his attempts to calm the situation.
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The collaboration pairs one of the most recognizable music artists of the last decade with a menu item designed to bring back familiar memories from Fetty Wap’s biggest era, while also celebrating his influence on pop culture and music.
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Through Rainbow Wool's collaboration with Grindr, the pair heralded a fashion show in New York City in November 2025 with a collection of 37 unique knitwear pieces made of yarn spun from the wool of the sheep on Stücke's farm.
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That makes fighting commercial bribery harder, owing to limited law enforcement cooperation between those countries and the US, said Henry Pontell, a professor at John Jay College of Criminal Justice.
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday discussed a range of issues, including regional peace and economic cooperation, according to a statement from the presidency in Islamabad.
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Municipal workers are developing a new low-level drinking water connection to supply the city's approximately 7,300 residents, hotels, businesses and the golf course as the lake level falls, Geller added.
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Organizers hope the event will inspire meaningful conversations about representation in books while encouraging a stronger connection between readers and creators.
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“Affiliation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affiliation. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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