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
One saga examined closely by Olley as part of the research told the story of a fetus, still in his mother's womb, who ends up fated to avenge his father, being inscribed even before birth into complex social and political dynamics of kinship, feuds and violence.
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Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
In the show’s final section, abstraction emerges as a formal strategy spanning time and place to address kinship relations between Indigenous peoples and land.
—Julia Silverman, ARTnews.com, 1 Apr. 2025
In most societies, kinship is at least partly socially constructed, and for example can include adoption and stepfamilies.
—Byandrew Curry, science.org, 6 Mar. 2025
His physical world might have be restrained, but his imagination and ability to connect with others knew no bounds - Mats found freedom and kinship in the online realm of World of Warcraft, a massive role-playing game that currently hosts over 7 million players.
—Travis Bean, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
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Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
In the show’s final section, abstraction emerges as a formal strategy spanning time and place to address kinship relations between Indigenous peoples and land.
—Julia Silverman, ARTnews.com, 1 Apr. 2025
In most societies, kinship is at least partly socially constructed, and for example can include adoption and stepfamilies.
—Byandrew Curry, science.org, 6 Mar. 2025
His physical world might have be restrained, but his imagination and ability to connect with others knew no bounds - Mats found freedom and kinship in the online realm of World of Warcraft, a massive role-playing game that currently hosts over 7 million players.
—Travis Bean, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kinship
Noun
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Other than his ex-girlfriend’s pregnancy announcement, Gobert kept their relationship private.—
Rebecca Aizin,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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But the once sure-footed dynamic has given way to some second guessing their relationship with the American exclave, even for family.—
Omar Jimenez,
CNN Money,
20 May 2025
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Three other conspirators, Eddie Ashley, Shane Hoskins and Andre Butts, were previously arrested and reached plea deals in connection with the scheme.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
21 May 2025
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Sutherland, of Colonie, New York, was arrested on Jan. 27 in connection to the plot, said U.S. Attorney John A. Sarcone III.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
21 May 2025
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Expand your personal network by joining trade associations, online communities and forums, or local organizations such as chambers of commerce or volunteer opportunities.—
Todd Villeneuve,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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Most Americans still live in places with fluoridated water, but if your child’s water supply is not fluoridated, professional associations of dentists and pediatricians recommend talking with your health care providers about fluoride supplements to help ward off dental decay.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
14 May 2025
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Visitors with an affinity for history and local culture will find endless entertainment in downtown Beaufort, not to be confused with the South Carolina destination of the same name.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
12 May 2025
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With his vocabulary and euphemisms clearly formed by his affinity for fantasy fiction and medieval tales of knights and kings, Connor strikes an indelible impression on the show.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
10 May 2025
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There’s already a strong correlation between international films that were previous PCA winners at Toronto and Academy Awards’ international film nominations and winners, Lee noted.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
15 May 2025
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Several years later, Mischel noticed a strong correlation between the success of some of those kids later in life (better grades, higher self-confidence) and their ability to delay gratification in nursery school.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
15 May 2025
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“Kinship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kinship. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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