as in associations
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 affiliations
Aside from being largely out of the public eye, Prince Andrew's status as a non-working royal stripped of his military affiliations was obvious at the funeral for Queen Elizabeth in 2022, when he was not allowed to wear his military uniform to the service.
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Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
The authors do not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and have disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.
—Robert Maloy, The Conversation, 17 Oct. 2025
Responses tend to be heavily partisan, but this month’s report showed sentiment down across all political affiliations.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
Broad, flawed indicators like tattoos, clothing, neighborhood affiliations, and even social media photos are often used as evidence—regardless of whether the individual has committed any crime.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
Illinois law dictates that school board elections are non-partisan, according to the League of Women Voters, meaning that a candidate’s party and affiliations will not be on the ballot.
—Richard Requena, Chicago Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025
These priorities were largely shared by workers across political affiliations.
—Michelle Travis, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Families of three men who appear to have been deported and imprisoned in El Salvador spoke to The Miami Herald, claiming that their relatives have no gang affiliations.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 18 Mar. 2025
While some designers chase viral moments via stunts or the right celebrity affiliations, Anderson creates fireworks via emphatic, sharply executed design ideas, both for Loewe and his JW Anderson brand, which has a slightly younger, more irreverent spirit.
—Miles Socha, WWD, 17 Mar. 2025
Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
The authors do not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and have disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.
—Robert Maloy, The Conversation, 17 Oct. 2025
Responses tend to be heavily partisan, but this month’s report showed sentiment down across all political affiliations.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
Broad, flawed indicators like tattoos, clothing, neighborhood affiliations, and even social media photos are often used as evidence—regardless of whether the individual has committed any crime.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
Illinois law dictates that school board elections are non-partisan, according to the League of Women Voters, meaning that a candidate’s party and affiliations will not be on the ballot.
—Richard Requena, Chicago Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025
These priorities were largely shared by workers across political affiliations.
—Michelle Travis, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Families of three men who appear to have been deported and imprisoned in El Salvador spoke to The Miami Herald, claiming that their relatives have no gang affiliations.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 18 Mar. 2025
While some designers chase viral moments via stunts or the right celebrity affiliations, Anderson creates fireworks via emphatic, sharply executed design ideas, both for Loewe and his JW Anderson brand, which has a slightly younger, more irreverent spirit.
—Miles Socha, WWD, 17 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for affiliations
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Across the state, Italian Americans have left a legacy through small businesses, community associations, restaurants, Catholic churches and more, from metro Detroit to west Michigan, Upper Peninsula mining towns to mid-Michigan and beyond.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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Those books are wildly different in subject and tone, but there are subterranean threads, a mycorrhizal network of associations.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Oct. 2025
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Seth Jacobs Brillstein Entertainment Partners A former startup exec, Jacobs was hired by Brillstein in 2017 and has since landed major distribution deals and brand partnerships for digital talent.—
Taylor Lorenz,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Oct. 2025
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The Kinahans and the other Super Cartel members were forming joint-investment partnerships on cocaine shipments to European ports.—
Ed Caesar,
New Yorker,
20 Oct. 2025
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Led by Zurich, played by Trevor Jackson, the group is pushed to their mental and physical limits while trying to maintain their grades, relationships, and sense of self.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
16 Oct. 2025
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He was asked what kind of strain gets put on relationships among teammates and coaches when the losses pile up.—
Saad Yousuf,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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In places like Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and New York, Dunkin’s loyalty runs deep, fueled by merch drops, celebrity collaborations, and a high store density in the region.—
Laura Daniella Sepulveda,
AZCentral.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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Since then, the brand has partnered with a slew of brands for collaborations including Nike and The Great Frog, among others.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
17 Oct. 2025
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Delhi is motivated by revisiting historical connections with Afghanistan, securing potential economic and trade access to Central Asia, and establishing a friendly presence on Pakistan’s western flank with potential strategic benefits.—
Happymon Jacob,
Time,
16 Oct. 2025
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Plus, her knowledge and connections across the art world.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Affiliations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affiliations. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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