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
An unexpected kinship develops between the would-be forger (Lori Butler, played by Michaela Coel) and the artist (Julian Sklar, played by Ian McKellen).
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Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 6 Apr. 2026
Some helpers were not related to the mother, showing cooperative social behavior that extends beyond kinship.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Apr. 2026
She’s especially revered in Shiite Islam because of her kinship with the imams.
—Mary Thurlkill, The Conversation, 30 Mar. 2026
How did Henley, a rock star living in a big house on Mulholland Drive, find such a kinship with Thoreau, who famously chose a simple, deliberate life amid nature?
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 30 Mar. 2026
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Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 6 Apr. 2026
Some helpers were not related to the mother, showing cooperative social behavior that extends beyond kinship.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Apr. 2026
She’s especially revered in Shiite Islam because of her kinship with the imams.
—Mary Thurlkill, The Conversation, 30 Mar. 2026
How did Henley, a rock star living in a big house on Mulholland Drive, find such a kinship with Thoreau, who famously chose a simple, deliberate life amid nature?
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 30 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kinship
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The information contained in this article reflects multiple conversations with various sources at the Spanish champions, all of whom wanted to speak anonymously to protect relationships.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Investors had cheered the talks and the prospect of change at a fiercely independent company that had relied on decades-old relationships.—
Edwin Chan,
Bloomberg,
27 Apr. 2026
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The Guardian subsequently reported that four of the men had no connection to Epstein’s case whatsoever, beyond having appeared in a photo lineup.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
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Cal and Stanford laid quasi-claim to two of the top two selections in the 2026 NFL Draft, although the connection was indirect and somewhat bittersweet in both cases.—
Jon Wilner,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Article continues below Outside is a beachside terrace, plus access to a pool, playground, sauna, hot tub, an association gym, and a picnic zone.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
20 Apr. 2026
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The actual numbers are likely much higher because many incidents are never reported, the association acknowledges.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 Apr. 2026
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Later in life, Keno’s children teased him about his affection for bottle corks and a seemingly random affinity for crafting.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
22 Apr. 2026
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The new project highlights their natural chemistry and clear affinity for the So Much Fun era—the kids are definitely still alright.—
Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
17 Apr. 2026
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This is noted in the movie, with Lecter saying Bill isn't trans and Clarice pointing out there's no correlation between trans people and violence.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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Other studies have found a correlation between geographic mobility and burial preference, perhaps because burial connects a person to a place in perpetuity.—
Tanya D. Marsh,
The Conversation,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Kinship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kinship. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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