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
In a sense, kinship leadership is not new.
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Ginny Whitelaw, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
In the house Gita lives in, kinship is learned through daily friction, through the particular silence that means someone is upset, through the understanding of who to wake and who not to disturb while sleeping.
—Vogue, 1 June 2026
Nafis has also noticed the way her flower beds have encouraged kinship in a neighborhood without a lot of community space.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2026
Nonetheless, Clark feels complete kinship with his bulgy, bloody 12-foot doppelgänger.
—Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 29 May 2026
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Ginny Whitelaw, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
In the house Gita lives in, kinship is learned through daily friction, through the particular silence that means someone is upset, through the understanding of who to wake and who not to disturb while sleeping.
—Vogue, 1 June 2026
Nafis has also noticed the way her flower beds have encouraged kinship in a neighborhood without a lot of community space.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2026
Nonetheless, Clark feels complete kinship with his bulgy, bloody 12-foot doppelgänger.
—Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 29 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for kinship
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kinship
Noun
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Rejoining would also generate yet more uncertainty for companies which are only just adapting to the new trading relationship, said Sean McGuire, a director at the Confederation of British Industry, a business lobby group.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
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As Kennedy and Bessette spend more time together and grow closer, her intimidation of the spotlight and fear of invasive paparazzi often create tension in their relationship, despite his attempts to calm the situation.—
Gerrad Hall,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 June 2026
Noun
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This interview was conducted in connection with participation in the Hollywood Roadshow event in Los Angeles (LG OLED evo AI G6 Showcase), and participants featured in this content were provided with products.—
Nam Sunwoo,
Variety,
19 June 2026
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The connection between the two communities in Los Angeles shares a long history.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Starting around September, Morejon said, the DDA will work with several landscape architect firms to create potential design concepts for the park and reach out to community members, civic associations and the city’s parks and recreation advisory board for feedback.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
22 June 2026
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An Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield spokesperson did not answer the Courant’s questions but instead asked that questions be directed to Susan Halpin, executive director of the Connecticut Association of Health Plans, who is listed as a lobbyist for the association.—
Livi Stanford,
Hartford Courant,
22 June 2026
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Her longstanding affinity for effortlessly cool sunglasses.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
17 June 2026
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The announcements reflect a broader trend discussed throughout APOS, where media executives have increasingly emphasized audience engagement, community-building and cultural affinity as key drivers of future growth across Asia’s entertainment industry.—
Lin Ying-Hsuan,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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There’s a very strong correlation between a president’s standing in polls and his party’s performance, given midterm elections are almost always a referendum on the party in the White House.—
Mark Barabak,
Mercury News,
20 June 2026
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One, the visual and symbolic correlation between Shih’s painterly use of shadow in her food- and floral-centered compositions, and the still life masterpieces of the 17th century Dutch.—
Stephanie Shih
June 17,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
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“Kinship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kinship. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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