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

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

An African nation bounded by the coast of the Mediterranean Sea to its north has prospered a kinship in a town located in a state literally smack-dab in the middle of America — a town whose new college football stadium is accented by light towers made to represent wheat. — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 19 June 2026

Exploring themes of prejudice, kinship and resilience, The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store earned the best book of the year title from a list of publications, including TIME and The New York Times. — Janey Wetzel, PEOPLE, 19 June 2026

Kilmer felt a deep kinship with Native peoples, claiming Cherokee heritage and even playing a part-Sioux character in the 1992 movie Thunderheart. — Joy Press, Vanity Fair, 17 June 2026