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
However, the state superintendent is a nonpartisan race, and party affiliations won’t be listed on the ballot.
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Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
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.
—Gary Skuse, The Conversation, 28 Apr. 2026
This goes back to the association of tattoos with criminal elements of Japanese society, and gang affiliations.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Others were referred to by their affiliations with other scientific agencies.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
For 40 years the maternity home, one of nearly 500 across the nation (many of which have religious affiliations), offered itself as a safe haven for girls in crisis.
—Johnny Dodd, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
Unverified business names, addresses, or official affiliations.
—Jennifer Borrasso, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
But because of uncertainty over the future of the College Football Playoff, bowl executives opted for the path of least resistance and kept the affiliations in place.
—Jon Wilner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
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
Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
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.
—Gary Skuse, The Conversation, 28 Apr. 2026
This goes back to the association of tattoos with criminal elements of Japanese society, and gang affiliations.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Others were referred to by their affiliations with other scientific agencies.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
For 40 years the maternity home, one of nearly 500 across the nation (many of which have religious affiliations), offered itself as a safe haven for girls in crisis.
—Johnny Dodd, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
Unverified business names, addresses, or official affiliations.
—Jennifer Borrasso, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
But because of uncertainty over the future of the College Football Playoff, bowl executives opted for the path of least resistance and kept the affiliations in place.
—Jon Wilner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for affiliations
Noun
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The first of two days of hearings with retail trade associations and supply chain stakeholders took place on Tuesday in Washington as a part of the office of the United States Trade Representative’s Section 301 investigations into excess industrial capacity across 16 foreign economies.—
Kate Nishimura,
Footwear News,
6 May 2026
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While there are other national athletic associations for college sports, none rivals the NCAA in terms of market control and attracting the best athletes.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
6 May 2026
Noun
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Taking partnerships and brand deals was not an easy decision, but one that makes her work sustainable.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 May 2026
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Unlike the public-private partnerships other presidential foundations have with the federal agency to administer presidential libraries on site, Obama signed an alternative agreement to digitize and display some of his presidential records instead.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2026
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The storefront closed, foot traffic disappeared and retail relationships faded.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
4 May 2026
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Mike’s relationships with talent on both sides of the camera was legendary.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Variety,
4 May 2026
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Instead, the exhibition positioned it as a living object—one that continues to evolve through contemporary collaborations and savoir-faire.—
Taylor Stoddard,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
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Scentbird’s extensive assortment of more than 1,000 fragrances on the platform has included luxury brands such as Creed, Parfums de Marly and Ex Nihilo — and collaborations with retailers including Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
8 May 2026
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Gieske said one of the chamber’s biggest accomplishments under her leadership has been elevating its role as a central hub for business support, positioning the organization as the first stop for companies seeking connections, resources and strategic guidance.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
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Mercifully, those connections are not forged across time and space; all three stories remain discrete, never approaching a moment of grandiose metaphysical convergence.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Affiliations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affiliations. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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