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
They’d been drawn by the pay, but also by a sense of altruism and imagined kinship.
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Ava Kofman, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
In Texas, kids taken into state custody leave a kinship placement twice as often as the nationwide rate, according to a USA TODAY analysis of federal data tracking kids removed from their homes in a four-year period.
—Jayme Fraser, USA Today, 4 Feb. 2026
Most of our families have at least one, especially in the Black community, where single parenthood is statistically common, and kinship networks hold historical importance.
—Ashley Simpo, Parents, 30 Jan. 2026
All felt a kinship with Kahlo and mined her paintings and personal history.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
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Ava Kofman, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
In Texas, kids taken into state custody leave a kinship placement twice as often as the nationwide rate, according to a USA TODAY analysis of federal data tracking kids removed from their homes in a four-year period.
—Jayme Fraser, USA Today, 4 Feb. 2026
Most of our families have at least one, especially in the Black community, where single parenthood is statistically common, and kinship networks hold historical importance.
—Ashley Simpo, Parents, 30 Jan. 2026
All felt a kinship with Kahlo and mined her paintings and personal history.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kinship
Noun
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The analysis, which included 55 studies encompassing more than a half-million people, found that those who had a spiritual belief or religious practice were less likely to have a harmful relationship with alcohol, drugs or cigarettes.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
2 Mar. 2026
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That depth of relationship is bearing fruit commercially and creatively.—
Luke Leitch,
Vogue,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Gates has not been accused of any wrongdoing in connection to Epstein and denies any knowledge of Epstein's crimes.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Feb. 2026
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Enjoy an evening of fun and connection as part of Developmental Disability Awareness Month.—
Pomerado News,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Brende is among other high-profile Norwegians to face repercussions over their associations with Epstein, including the country’s former prime minister, the crown princess, and a diplomat.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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As of 2026, there is still no evidence for any stellar association with CDG-1.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
3 Mar. 2026
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Strawberry still has a great affinity for the homegrown Mets.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
24 Feb. 2026
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If Dickinson has a fine collaborator in Puts, the composer has equal affinity with the performers.—
Justin Davidson,
Vulture,
22 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Not surprisingly, as Tuccille pointed out, statistics from other sources reveal a correlation between government intervention and high costs.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
28 Feb. 2026
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Advocates raised awareness on the importance of conserving Indiana’s wetlands and grasslands and its correlation with the bird population.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Kinship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kinship. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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