KINSHIP Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

kinship

noun

ˈkin-ˌship

Definition of kinship

as in relationship

the fact or state of having something in common she and I have a special kinship since we both grew up in England

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Recent Examples of kinship 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 His vibrant personality has brought energy and juice to the locker room and allowed for an immediate kinship with Jackson and the team’s offensive stars. — Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026 Noisemaker feels a genuine kinship with the Gallico story, including its setting, a desolate stretch of coastline in eastern England. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 23 Aug. 2026 There was no mosque in Mancelona, and Mymonie and Sam found kinship in the Masonic temple. — Rozina Ali, New Yorker, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for kinship

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Noun

Her session will examine the commercial and strategic considerations involved in taking creative and technology-led projects from development to market, alongside the evolving relationship between talent, technology and business.

— Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 29 Sep. 2026
Not every uncomfortable feeling is evidence that the relationship is unsafe.

— Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of relationship

Noun

On the surface, there is no obvious connection to George Lucas’ franchise, but the story’s origin is actually deeply rooted in a galaxy far, far away.

— Tanya Fedak, Variety, 26 Sep. 2026
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian hedged his answers on the Iranian regime’s connection with the Houthis and Hezbollah in a Thursday night interview, denying any formal relationship with either Middle East terrorist group.

— Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of connection

Noun

The brand also carries a dark legacy and an unshakable association with its disgraced cofounder, Harvey Weinstein.

— Andrew McGowan, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026
As the content continued to receive engagement, the platform’s AI appeared to be refining and expanding its understanding of what the post was about, broadening the keyword associations to reach new, relevant audiences.

— Tonia Ryan, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of association

Noun

With its affinities for isolation and, at times, imposing scale, Land art conjures archaeology and the geological sublime—vast expanses of space and time.

— Jeffrey Weiss, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
Her affinity for fashion might be part of the reason she was tapped for the upcoming season of Peacock’s super-popular competition show The Traitors.

— Brian Moylan, Vulture, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of affinity

Noun

The search for alternatives comes as the historically negative correlation between equities and bonds has become less dependable amid supply shocks, inflation pressures and bond market volatility.

— Hugh Leask, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026
This can especially be true for individuals with less extensive tissue growth, says Taylor, despite the lack of correlation between disease stage and pain.

— Isabella Backman, Hartford Courant, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of correlation

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