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
But the two artists' kinship goes beyond just opening for one another.
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Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
The act of sharing a meal is the act of forming kinship.
—Mike Curato
june 13, Literary Hub, 13 June 2025
Furthermore, for more than a decade, my 19-year-old son has been able to spend quality hours of kinship with his cousin—700 miles away—every week, thanks to the advent of collaborative video games.
—Tim Maurer, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
Willy often said that Black American literature shares a spiritual kinship with Irish literature.
—Benjamin Hale
june 23, Literary Hub, 23 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for kinship
Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
The act of sharing a meal is the act of forming kinship.
—Mike Curato
june 13, Literary Hub, 13 June 2025
Furthermore, for more than a decade, my 19-year-old son has been able to spend quality hours of kinship with his cousin—700 miles away—every week, thanks to the advent of collaborative video games.
—Tim Maurer, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
Willy often said that Black American literature shares a spiritual kinship with Irish literature.
—Benjamin Hale
june 23, Literary Hub, 23 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for kinship
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kinship
Noun
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In 2009, a Supreme Court decision in Boyle v. United States specified that such an enterprise must have at least three structural attributes: purpose, established relationships among those associated with the group, and longevity.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Aug. 2025
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From 1975 to the present day, Ruf Automobile has had a symbiotic relationship with Porsche—until the past few years, Ruf used Porsche bodies in white as canvases to reflect his vision of performance and design.—
Christian Gilbertsen,
Robb Report,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Beyond her clinical work, Nina creates opportunities for connection and reflection.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
13 Aug. 2025
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Simple family rules, like no phones in bedrooms or at the dinner table, help protect connection and presence.—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The association’s optimism draws on a history of rapid growth.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
18 Aug. 2025
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The state, especially its southwest region, has struggled with a sudden rise in condo inventory in recent months following the implementation of new building safety regulations, threatening higher fees for condo associations and owners.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Animal lovers with a special affinity for hoofed creatures can venture south of town into the Little Book Cliffs.—
Shauna Farnell,
Denver Post,
15 Aug. 2025
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Memorable experiences build brand affinity, and that influence extends long after the event ends.—
Shirin Ali,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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That means setting the expectation that your team, agencies and partners look beyond short-term efficiency and bring forward insight that shows causality, not just correlation.—
Liam Wade,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Investors seem to have taken note, as there is a direct correlation between the launch of AIP in 2023 and the steady upward trajectory Palantir’s stock has experienced since.—
Jessica Mathews,
Fortune,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Kinship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kinship. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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