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
Maurizio Valsania 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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Maurizio Valsania, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2025
Despite their efforts, the Hollywood Ten — writers and directors who declined to answer questions about their political affiliations — were jailed for contempt of Congress and effectively banned from working in Hollywood for years.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2025
When looking at political party affiliations, however, the perception of which side is more likely to commit political violence is dramatically different.
—Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Jack McNamara 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.
—Jack McNamara, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2025
In a post on X, Greene referenced a prior attack on a Texas ICE facility in July and questioned whether the Dallas shooter may have similar affiliations.
—Joshua Rhett Miller, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
Man Ray is one of the few Dada-Surrealist cusp figures who finessed affiliations with both movements without alienating either one.
—Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 23 Sep. 2025
Following the fatal shooting of the influential conservative activist Kirk, and as the police continue to probe into specific motives of suspect Tyler Robinson, division between those with differing political affiliations seems to be on the rise.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 19 Sep. 2025
Bellows questions why the Department then needs a mass database of Americans' party affiliations.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
Maurizio Valsania, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2025
Despite their efforts, the Hollywood Ten — writers and directors who declined to answer questions about their political affiliations — were jailed for contempt of Congress and effectively banned from working in Hollywood for years.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2025
When looking at political party affiliations, however, the perception of which side is more likely to commit political violence is dramatically different.
—Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Jack McNamara 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.
—Jack McNamara, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2025
In a post on X, Greene referenced a prior attack on a Texas ICE facility in July and questioned whether the Dallas shooter may have similar affiliations.
—Joshua Rhett Miller, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
Man Ray is one of the few Dada-Surrealist cusp figures who finessed affiliations with both movements without alienating either one.
—Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 23 Sep. 2025
Following the fatal shooting of the influential conservative activist Kirk, and as the police continue to probe into specific motives of suspect Tyler Robinson, division between those with differing political affiliations seems to be on the rise.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 19 Sep. 2025
Bellows questions why the Department then needs a mass database of Americans' party affiliations.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for affiliations
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These associations between soft drink consumption and MDD diagnosis, as well as symptom severity, remained significant in female participants when additionally controlling for body mass index (BMI).—
Hannah Millington,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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The group also shed their prior associations in the process.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Sep. 2025
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Numbers matter, but partnerships are what carry you into the next year.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
29 Sep. 2025
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Today’s digital entrepreneur might be tomorrow’s Wayfair or Warby Parker, and big media companies want to strike partnerships now.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In recent months, China expanded visa waivers to tourists from much of Europe, Asia, and parts of the Middle East, sought to attract more international students to its universities and exchange programs, and boosted its trade and diplomatic relationships with the rest of the world.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
1 Oct. 2025
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As the season plays out, several couples fall in love in the pods and get engaged before testing their relationships on the outside during a romantic vacation and later living together.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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Datskovska regularly reports on new fashion releases and collaborations worth readers’ time and money.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
3 Oct. 2025
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Over two editions, the platform organically grew into a networking space where projects were pitched and cross-border collaborations formed.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
3 Oct. 2025
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By taking care of every detail, Xiaoli and her team ensure that clients can focus on building meaningful connections without the burden of navigating the complexities of modern dating.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
2 Oct. 2025
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At its core, this industry is built on connections, especially at the hyper-local level.—
Collyn Wainwright,
Nashville Tennessean,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Affiliations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affiliations. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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