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
The costars forged a close kinship.
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Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 20 Apr. 2026
The organization expanded its services to kinship care families in 2022.
—Libby Smith, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
Steadfast serves those who foster children, who have adopted children, and kinship families who are extended family members and friends of adoptive children.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
An unexpected kinship develops between the would-be forger (Lori Butler, played by Michaela Coel) and the artist (Julian Sklar, played by Ian McKellen).
—Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 6 Apr. 2026
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Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 20 Apr. 2026
The organization expanded its services to kinship care families in 2022.
—Libby Smith, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
Steadfast serves those who foster children, who have adopted children, and kinship families who are extended family members and friends of adoptive children.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
An unexpected kinship develops between the would-be forger (Lori Butler, played by Michaela Coel) and the artist (Julian Sklar, played by Ian McKellen).
—Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 6 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for kinship
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kinship
Noun
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Your co-parent is managing treatment, uncertainty and the very real fear of how this will affect his relationship with his daughter.—
Jann Blackstone,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2026
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Her childhood, family relationships, and upbringing in the South shape her understanding of her identity as a writer and storyteller.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
Noun
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This is a uniquely lonely work of art, but one that maintains faith in the possibility of connection.—
Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
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The barren landscape, despite its harsh conditions (daytime temperatures often exceed 125 degrees Fahrenheit), was—and still is—famous for its connection to many legends of treasure.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
Noun
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The metal’s association with kings melds perfectly with his conception of himself as one.—
Jennifer Wilson,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Arts institutions in the area have formed an association to resist the development.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 May 2026
Noun
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There have been other touch points, like the affinity some Task Force officers have for the Punisher logo, that crosses from the fictional into reality.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
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Kubiak also has an affinity for bigger formations.—
Sam Warren,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
Noun
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But correlation isn’t enough for prediction if the patterns aren’t consistent, which is often the case.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
8 May 2026
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And there have been a number of studies supporting a correlation between spending and winning.—
Alex Sherman,
CNBC,
6 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Kinship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kinship. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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