kinship

noun

ˈkin-ˌship How to pronounce kinship (audio)
Definition of kinshipnext
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kinship
  1. relationship
  2. connection
  3. association
  4. affinity
  5. correlation
Noun
  • But last year, their relationship blew up amid a turf war over CPS employees.
    — Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
  • As time passes and questions remain unanswered, the film shows how grief connects, relationships change, and new perspectives emerge.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of relationship
Noun
  • Azure’s modest desert site is surrounded by mountains, and its magic conjures a sense of connection to the landscape, the unending sky, and the free-flowing natural hot mineral water.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
  • There are at least four different lines of evidence that have failed to find any connection, said Angelica Ronald, professor of psychology and genetics at the University of Surrey in the UK.
    — Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of connection
Noun
  • The head of the tenants association at the Frederick Douglass Houses on the Upper West Side took photos and videos of individuals sitting on blankets in a stairwell and laying on cardboard in a hallway.
    — Tim McNicholas, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • As a result, German autoworker layoffs are now higher than during the global financial crisis of 2008–9 or the COVID pandemic, forcing German and European business associations to call for unprecedentedly stringent local content requirements.
    — Michael B. G. Froman, Foreign Affairs, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of association
Noun
  • The political dilemma posed by restructuring goes beyond Xi’s affinity for industry.
    — Michael B. G. Froman, Foreign Affairs, 13 Aug. 2026
  • However, in the future Zinn would feel an affinity for a different kind of bombardier.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of affinity
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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“Kinship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kinship. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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