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 The film reflects on faith, kinship and the passage from life to death. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 18 Oct. 2026 Offering food is one of the most basic forms of kinship known and is often conflated with love. — Will Boyd, Baltimore Sun, 17 Oct. 2026 India remains a doggedly unequal society in which money, kinship, and power distort almost all institutions. — Pratap Bhanu Mehta, Foreign Affairs, 15 Oct. 2026 Kyla and Ella met in Brighton in 2018 and immediately felt a profound kinship with each other. — Katie Campione, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for kinship

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Noun

Like father, like son The show’s narrative is centered around the complicated relationship between Vision and his son Tommy Maximoff (Ruaridh Mollica).

— Jeff Spry, Space.com, 2 Nov. 2026
While Republicans have largely not made Pappas’ sexuality a focus of their political campaigns, the GOP has alleged that Pappas failed to disclose a relationship with a corporate lobbyist.

— Chad de Guzman, Time, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of relationship

Noun

The demonstrations are intended to test the practical requirements of operating electric air taxis in existing transportation infrastructure, including airport access, air traffic coordination and passenger connections.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 31 Oct. 2026
Works seamlessly offline—no internet connection required to access or use Office apps once installed.

— StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of connection

Noun

Much of that money has been used for TV advertisements and mailers portraying Vang as an extremist, highlighting her association with Piker and her refusal to say the Pledge of Allegiance.

— Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2026
The company went public in 2019 during the special-purpose acquisition company boom, boosted by its association with the charismatic Branson, who rang the New York Stock Exchange’s opening bell on the company’s trading debut.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of association

Noun

So audiences may be surprised about his latest turn, playing a cheerful educator in the Old West with an affinity for the literary classics.

— Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2026
Chief among them is Westwood’s affinity for punk sensibility and edgy styling.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of affinity

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