Synonyms of kinship

kinship

noun

ˈkin-ˌship 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• relationship
• connection
• association
• affinity
• correlation
• relation
• linkage
• liaison
• link
• similarity
• bearing
• bond
• resemblance
• relevance
• affiliation
• tie
• alliance
• interrelation
• union
• pertinence
• materiality
• agreement
• community
• accordance
• sameness
• correspondence
• identicalness
• conformity
• likeness
• alikeness
• congruity

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• variance
• variability
• incompatibility
• incongruity
• incongruence
• incongruousness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of kinship

Their work identified 14 emotions or experiences that could be affected by the design of an extreme habitat, including anxiety, autonomy, nostalgia, curiosity, fatigue, and kinship. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 12 Aug. 2026

One tactic is to choose a name derived from slogans of the opposing party, falsely signaling ideological kinship to gain the trust of voters from the other side. — Andrew Moshirnia, The Conversation, 12 Aug. 2026

Oblivion is just one step away, and kinship, whether by blood or affinity, is redefined for a modern world in which traditional safety nets have been rent asunder. — Jay Weissberg, Variety, 9 Aug. 2026

People thought the rapper’s distinctively nasal voice had developed an unlikely kinship with Morrissey. — Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 4 Aug. 2026