as in relationship
the relation between things that happen or change together
The study found no correlation between the popular diet and decreased risk of heart disease.
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Recent Examples of correlation
The researchers emphasized, however, that this study only shows correlation and does not prove causation, and that more research is needed.
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Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Ultimately, correlation does not necessarily mean causation, and Villarroel and Bruehl do acknowledge this in their study.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 29 Oct. 2025
There’s also a direct correlation between self-esteem and attraction, which can be mutually beneficial.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 29 Oct. 2025
This pre-2018 correlation tracks steadily downward as unemployment rises, with an 8% unemployment rate resulting in a -4% change to the deficit.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2025
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Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Ultimately, correlation does not necessarily mean causation, and Villarroel and Bruehl do acknowledge this in their study.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 29 Oct. 2025
There’s also a direct correlation between self-esteem and attraction, which can be mutually beneficial.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 29 Oct. 2025
This pre-2018 correlation tracks steadily downward as unemployment rises, with an 8% unemployment rate resulting in a -4% change to the deficit.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for correlation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for correlation
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Archdeacon, who now leads roughly 1,000 UC Health doctors as CEO of University of Cincinnati Physicians, later described the decision as a cost-saving move for the department that had nothing to do with his relationship with Stryker.—
Elizabeth B. Kim,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
12 Nov. 2025
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This uneasy relationship was on display when Takaichi met Xi at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in late October.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
12 Nov. 2025
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The similarities and the differences between England and Australia are nothing new.—
Darren Richman,
New York Times,
11 Nov. 2025
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Despite some similarities and speculation, the new comet likely originated from our solar system's Oort Cloud and is not directly connected to 3I/ATLAS.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
11 Nov. 2025
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“Correlation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/correlation. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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