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
But the two artists' kinship goes beyond just opening for one another.
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Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
The act of sharing a meal is the act of forming kinship.
—Mike Curato
june 13, Literary Hub, 13 June 2025
Furthermore, for more than a decade, my 19-year-old son has been able to spend quality hours of kinship with his cousin—700 miles away—every week, thanks to the advent of collaborative video games.
—Tim Maurer, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
Willy often said that Black American literature shares a spiritual kinship with Irish literature.
—Benjamin Hale
june 23, Literary Hub, 23 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for kinship
Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
The act of sharing a meal is the act of forming kinship.
—Mike Curato
june 13, Literary Hub, 13 June 2025
Furthermore, for more than a decade, my 19-year-old son has been able to spend quality hours of kinship with his cousin—700 miles away—every week, thanks to the advent of collaborative video games.
—Tim Maurer, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
Willy often said that Black American literature shares a spiritual kinship with Irish literature.
—Benjamin Hale
june 23, Literary Hub, 23 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for kinship
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kinship
Noun
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From 1975 to the present day, Ruf Automobile has had a symbiotic relationship with Porsche—until the past few years, Ruf used Porsche bodies in white as canvases to reflect his vision of performance and design.—
Christian Gilbertsen,
Robb Report,
12 Aug. 2025
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This not only builds stronger relationships, but also removes unnecessary friction for everyone involved.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Beyond her clinical work, Nina creates opportunities for connection and reflection.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
13 Aug. 2025
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Pi is free and easy to mine with just a smartphone and an internet connection, lowering the financial, knowledge, and technology barriers of entry into the Web3 world.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The practice doesn’t work: Virtually every major medical association denounces it as junk science.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
6 Aug. 2025
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Although the association could not immediately provide data proving a direct link between the political shifts and capital flight to South Florida, several analysts described it as a long‑standing, common‑sense trend.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Animal lovers with a special affinity for hoofed creatures can venture south of town into the Little Book Cliffs.—
Shauna Farnell,
Denver Post,
15 Aug. 2025
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Memorable experiences build brand affinity, and that influence extends long after the event ends.—
Shirin Ali,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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That means setting the expectation that your team, agencies and partners look beyond short-term efficiency and bring forward insight that shows causality, not just correlation.—
Liam Wade,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Investors seem to have taken note, as there is a direct correlation between the launch of AIP in 2023 and the steady upward trajectory Palantir’s stock has experienced since.—
Jessica Mathews,
Fortune,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Kinship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kinship. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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