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
How did Henley, a rock star living in a big house on Mulholland Drive, find such a kinship with Thoreau, who famously chose a simple, deliberate life amid nature?
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Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 30 Mar. 2026
But in general, long-distance trade was in small amounts of luxury goods, and mostly conducted by ethnic or religious communities who were bound by trust and kinship.
—Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
There is a deep emotional kinship between the operations that go on in writing and then in putting together the collages.
—Laura Brown, Artforum, 25 Mar. 2026
The name, All Well, reflects that kinship.
—Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for kinship
Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 30 Mar. 2026
But in general, long-distance trade was in small amounts of luxury goods, and mostly conducted by ethnic or religious communities who were bound by trust and kinship.
—Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
There is a deep emotional kinship between the operations that go on in writing and then in putting together the collages.
—Laura Brown, Artforum, 25 Mar. 2026
The name, All Well, reflects that kinship.
—Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for kinship
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kinship
Noun
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Seek out relationships with those who are kind, helpful and have your back.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
6 Apr. 2026
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Warmer air holds more water, and the relationship is exponential, so small increases in temperature can yield huge jumps in rainfall intensity.—
Eric Klinenberg,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Invite connection by allowing small gestures to nourish trust.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Apr. 2026
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According to prosecutors, Schooley had connections to Persia’s family, including performing construction work at her stepfather’s home and a business associated with him.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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As a result, religious – and specifically Catholic – leaders suspected an association between the philosophically consistent Illuminati and Freemasons.—
Derek Arnold,
The Conversation,
6 Apr. 2026
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So, while the findings are compelling, they should be interpreted as an association rather than proof that choosing passive activities directly leads to dementia.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The concrete structure’s open layout encourages meandering discovery, with works chosen to reveal new affinities and connections across cultures and centuries.—
Leah Ollman,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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His confrontational rhetoric toward allies and international organizations, along with his affinity for authoritarian leaders such as Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong-un, has also generated profound distrust.—
Sergio Munoz Bata,
Oc Register,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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And our sleep quality has a direct correlation to our comfort and sleep environment.—
Sharon Brandwein,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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The system can exist in multiple states at once and develop strong internal correlations.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Kinship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kinship. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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