no relation
idiom
—used after saying the names of two people with the same last name to say they are not related to each other
I'm Jill Jones, and this is Mike Jones—no relation.
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The update brings support for Matter 1.4 and Thread 1.4 (no relation, purely coincidental numbering), enabling features like energy monitoring and support for joining existing Thread networks.
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Paul Lamkin, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
Joe’s family made the flower arrangements with a large haul of blooms from Trader Joe’s (no relation).
—Julie Beck, The Atlantic, 24 June 2025
The Christians were formed in 1985 by three brothers — Garry Christian, Roger Christian, and Russell Christian — and fourth member Henry Priestman, who had no relation to the brothers but coincidentally had Christian for a middle name.
—EW.com, 23 June 2025
Adrienne Adams, the current City Council speaker (and no relation to Mayor Eric Adams), has won support with a fairly straightforward campaign based on her depth of experience in city government.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 23 June 2025
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Paul Lamkin, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
Joe’s family made the flower arrangements with a large haul of blooms from Trader Joe’s (no relation).
—Julie Beck, The Atlantic, 24 June 2025
The Christians were formed in 1985 by three brothers — Garry Christian, Roger Christian, and Russell Christian — and fourth member Henry Priestman, who had no relation to the brothers but coincidentally had Christian for a middle name.
—EW.com, 23 June 2025
Adrienne Adams, the current City Council speaker (and no relation to Mayor Eric Adams), has won support with a fairly straightforward campaign based on her depth of experience in city government.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 23 June 2025
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“No relation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/no%20relation. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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