LINKAGE Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

linkage

noun

ˈliŋ-kij

Definition of linkage

as in relationship

the fact or state of having something in common the accountants noticed a linkage between the two supposedly independent companies

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Recent Examples of linkage The designation, which sought to preserve habitat linkages, included land on both sides of the highway near Morongo Valley. — Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026 In the Americas, the linkage of religious purpose and the eager pursuit of glory and wealth began in 1492. — Peter C. Mancall, The Conversation, 6 Oct. 2026 The most meaningful indicator of philanthropic potential is a direct relationship with the donor that is informed by their linkage, ability and interest. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026 Ask the dealer to inspect the tailgate latch and linkage for loose or misadjusted components. — John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs and Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 19 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for linkage

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Noun

Like father, like son The show’s narrative is centered around the complicated relationship between Vision and his son Tommy Maximoff (Ruaridh Mollica).

— Jeff Spry, Space.com, 2 Nov. 2026
While Republicans have largely not made Pappas’ sexuality a focus of their political campaigns, the GOP has alleged that Pappas failed to disclose a relationship with a corporate lobbyist.

— Chad de Guzman, Time, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of relationship

Noun

Government officials previously said that these 11 families split from a common male-line ancestor some 600 years ago, and are now at least 36 degrees of kinship from Naruhito.

— Chad de Guzman, Time, 26 Oct. 2026
At first glance, their already tight kinship, and all their many overlapping businesses, suggest that a new SpaceX-Tesla makes sense.

— Shawn Tully, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of kinship

Noun

That connection extends beyond their personal lives and into Curtis’ philanthropic work.

— Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2026
Backside power delivery Backside power delivery routes electrical power through the opposite side of the wafer from the frontside signal connections.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of connection

Noun

Posner reasoned the athletes ought to propose other ways to secure yarmulkes than bobby pins, which the athletic association believed posed safety risks.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 12 Nov. 2026
The motive appeared to stem from Lambert's ongoing battle with the condo homeowner's association and building management over complaints about maintenance and mold, police said.

— Kelsie Cairns, FOXNews.com, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of association

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