CONNECTION Synonyms: 219 Similar and Opposite Words

connection

noun

kə-ˈnek-shən

Definition of connection

as in relationship

the fact or state of having something in common the endless debate about the connection between crime and poverty

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Relevance

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as in junction

a place where two or more things are united there's a problem at the connection where the outside wire is hooked up to the inside wiring

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as in contact

an acquaintance who has influence especially in the business or political world I have a connection in Hollywood who might be able to get you a part in a movie

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as in merger

the act or an instance of joining two or more things into one that bridge is the only connection between the island and the mainland

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as in relevance

the fact or state of being pertinent that last comment of yours has no connection with what we've been talking about for the last hour

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as in partnership

the state of having shared interests or efforts (as in social or business matters) in a truly secular society there is no connection between church and state

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as in position

an assignment at which one regularly works for pay enjoyed self-employment and never wanted a connection with a big company

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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of connection Hassan Sayadi, a technician with the department, said the tower had provided telephone and internet connections across the area. — Amir Vahdat, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026 The researchers also noted that roughly half of the agent accounts used names suggesting an OpenAI connection. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026 Trading technology goes mainstream In the 2000s, faster Internet connections and cloud computing became commonplace, and real-time data became cheaper and easier to access. — Brian Lund, Encyclopedia Britannica, 4 Sep. 2026 Simmons has already made a strong connection with sophomore Donovan Olugbode. — Pj Green september 4, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for connection

Recent Examples of Synonyms for connection

Noun

On paper, Daphne and Eddie’s relationship was brief and lacked the connective tissue (DNA, legal documents) that might otherwise legitimize it.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2026
Elsewhere — yes, at goddamn Hamburger Hamlet — another couple is negotiating the terms of their relationship.

— Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of relationship

Noun

Located at the junction of three continents—Europe, Asia, and Africa—the region has historically been a crossroads for conquerors, peoples, trade, and ideas.

— Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Sep. 2026
But at the junction of Sexta Calle and Tercera Avenida, Molly’s feet drag.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of junction

Noun

Like at Brentford’s Gtech Stadium, Spurs failed to win with the first contact from a deep corner, allowing the ball to be headed across their penalty area to an unmarked Yoane Wissa, who acrobatically converted past Antonin Kinsky.

— Elias Burke, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
The roommates’ construction paper method avoids that contact entirely, which is what sets their approach apart from most temporary wall treatments.

— Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of contact

Noun

Within days of each other, Nasdaq announced its acquisition of Instinet, its major electronic rival, while the NYSE announced its merger with Archipelago, greatly speeding up the transition from floor-based to fully electronic trading.

— Brian Lund, Encyclopedia Britannica, 4 Sep. 2026
The merger and streaming boom created more jobs than any period in the history of the business — many of them platform-filler corporate crimes.

— Joseph Kahn, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of merger

Noun

The Athletic reported in May that it was estimated the Betway partnership would be worth in excess of £18m, among the highest of its kind in football in terms of a single partner.

— Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
This marks the continuation of the long-standing partnership, which is continually evolving in line with the changing requirements of the maritime environment, according to a press release.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of partnership

Noun

Civilian specialists The 583rd Missile Maintenance Squadron occupies an unusual position within the Air Force’s nuclear mission.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026
Racing In third position earlier in the evening, the Allan McNish, Dindo Capello and Emanuele Pirro Audi R10 went on to win the 11th running of the Petit Le Mans road race at Road Atlanta in 2008.

— Chris Teague, AJC.com, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of position

Noun

Carrington in particular models what some have termed an ecofeminist approach, one that does not appropriate animals for the artist’s own self-revelation but instead develops kinship across species.

— Kelly Presutti, ARTnews.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Many here say that, despite Iceland’s European roots, the country feels just as much kinship with the United States – if not more.

— Mark Sappenfield, Christian Science Monitor, 28 Aug. 2026