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 Carlisle and Childers also found a kinship in their studies of Eastern Religion, an exploration that is deeply threaded through the journey of Snipe Hunter. — Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 15 July 2026 Genuine kinship, even for a few hours, can feel harder than ever to find. — Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 30 June 2026 Raise the Future offers Family Support Services for foster, kinship and adoptive families. — Libby Smith, CBS News, 29 June 2026 Rather than pursue their professional dreams, Haugh and Condon returned for one final season to chase another NCAA title while setting the tone with their leadership, kinship and versatility. — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for kinship

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Noun

Carranza said a decade-long relationship ended in an international tragedy.

— Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
Bret’s voice-over explains his relationship with Debbie was part of his public persona, while his relationship with Matt was a secret.

— Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of relationship

Noun

Authorities have released few details about Kim’s flight from the US and capture in Laos, or his connection to the victim’s family and the other suspects.

— Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
Natural gas demand has increased among sectors where pipeline connections remain limited or temporary supply is needed.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of connection

Noun

The construction of new schools while the district was cutting staff to balance a multi-million-dollar budget deficit was one point of contention between DUSD and the city's teachers' association, which went on strike in March.

— Kara St. Cyr, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
The association, with membership in faculties at most universities, will work to identify students who could benefit from monetary help to finish their degrees, Farmer said.

— Austin Horn, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of association

Noun

With telemetry data coming from different sources and in different formats, cross-system correlation becomes impossible.

— Klaudia Zaika, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Meanwhile, Follows’ research also shows that an experienced producer can make all the difference for a first-time director, even though that correlation disappears after the first film.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of correlation

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