liaison

noun

lē-ˈā-ˌzän How to pronounce liaison (audio)
Definition of liaisonnext
1
as in relationship
the fact or state of having something in common a variety of political factions are attracted to that presidential contender, but there doesn't appear to be much of a liaison between them and the candidate

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2
as in partnership
the state of having shared interests or efforts (as in social or business matters) the strong liaison between the parents and teachers is based on the fact that both have the students' best interests at heart

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Recent Examples of liaison Farmington Public Schools says Hatty Ligon transitioned to her role as a district liaison supporting students experiencing homelessness in 2013. — Jack Springgate, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026 Charles Bradshaw, community plans and liaison officer at Naval Base Coronado, said the bridge preserves vital defense access as part of the strategic highway network. — David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Aug. 2026 Artist liaison Laura Wing, among others, interviewed over a dozen artists before landing on Kowalczyk. — Anya Sesay, jsonline.com, 26 Aug. 2026 It is believed to be the largest hoarding rescue effort the shelter has ever handled, Lindsay Stirn, a shelter services liaison with Humane Indiana, told WGN News. — Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for liaison
Recent Examples of Synonyms for liaison
  1. relationship
  2. partnership
  3. kinship
  4. collaboration
  5. association
  6. cooperation
  7. connection
  8. affiliation
Noun
  • On paper, Daphne and Eddie’s relationship was brief and lacked the connective tissue (DNA, legal documents) that might otherwise legitimize it.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Elsewhere — yes, at goddamn Hamburger Hamlet — another couple is negotiating the terms of their relationship.
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of relationship
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  • The Athletic reported in May that it was estimated the Betway partnership would be worth in excess of £18m, among the highest of its kind in football in terms of a single partner.
    — Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • This marks the continuation of the long-standing partnership, which is continually evolving in line with the changing requirements of the maritime environment, according to a press release.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026
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  • Carrington in particular models what some have termed an ecofeminist approach, one that does not appropriate animals for the artist’s own self-revelation but instead develops kinship across species.
    — Kelly Presutti, ARTnews.com, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Many here say that, despite Iceland’s European roots, the country feels just as much kinship with the United States – if not more.
    — Mark Sappenfield, Christian Science Monitor, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of kinship
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  • That’s where the constant collaboration with Daniel was critical.
    — Beren Cross, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Lockheed Martin said the collaboration will combine its work in quantum sensing and additive manufacturing with IBM’s capabilities in quantum computing and AI.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of collaboration
Noun
  • Carter arranged for a pickup and distributed the clothing through the tenant association office.
    — Anne Kadet, Curbed, 10 Sep. 2026
  • If a document contains personal information that has no reason to appear publicly, ask whether the association can remove it, redact the information or restrict access.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2026
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  • At the separate meetings with Hun Sen and Hun Manet, Min Aung Hlaing emphasized that Myanmar was working to strengthen cooperation within ASEAN, MRTV said.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Sep. 2026
  • At the forefront are Iran-India relations, with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Prime Minister Narendra Modi likely to highlight trade, connectivity, energy cooperation and regional developments.
    — Kyra Colah, FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of cooperation
Noun
  • While alcohol has been closely linked to several types of cancer, including mouth, throat, liver and breast cancer, its connections to other types of cancer like stomach and pancreatic cancer are still being investigated, researchers said.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Sep. 2026
  • This emergency connection solved an immediate health crisis, but not the contamination itself, said Jennifer Rawlison, a lifelong Newburgh resident turned clean water advocate.
    — Austin Fast, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of connection
Noun
  • The letter next to the name For candidates running in this year’s elections, one of the biggest consequences is the difficulty of escaping the reputation of their party affiliation.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Five years ago, the major detail separating Indiana Hoosiers football and UNT football was conference affiliation.
    — Mac Engel September 5, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2026
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