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
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.
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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
Both also felt a kinship to the behind-the-scenes work of hip-hop producers Timbaland and The Neptunes, who created new sounds that came to define the era.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 17 June 2025
Never was that mindset and the kinetic kinship with fans on greater display than in Game 3 of the 2014 American League Championship Series against Baltimore.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 31 May 2025
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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
Both also felt a kinship to the behind-the-scenes work of hip-hop producers Timbaland and The Neptunes, who created new sounds that came to define the era.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 17 June 2025
Never was that mindset and the kinetic kinship with fans on greater display than in Game 3 of the 2014 American League Championship Series against Baltimore.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 31 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kinship
Noun
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He’s considered a work-in-progress defensively, learning a lot from his close relationship with Cincinnati Reds catcher Jose Trevino.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
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Whether the student interned at a biotech lab or a local nonprofit, the depth of relationship with the recommender and their strategic approach to requesting a letter can ensure that the letter of recommendation will contribute something meaningful and distinct to their overall admissions profile.—
Christopher Rim,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
Noun
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Leaders of both cities are expected to promote future collaboration and support a shared vision of greater connection, according to the city news release.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Aug. 2025
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Start at $55 per month for download and upload speeds of 300 Mbps. Fiber connection.—
Kara McGinley,
USA Today,
1 Aug. 2025
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But Amy’s association with Rachel may have ultimately been her undoing, as other players looked to weaken the Big Brother legend by taking out her closest ally, leading to the 43-year-old insurance agent’s unanimous 13-0 ouster on Thursday’s live eviction episode.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
25 July 2025
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Epstein’s association with the rich and famous has garnered great international interest and spun off conspiracy theories, especially among those on the right.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
25 July 2025
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So why does Stovall have such an affinity for Charlotte?—
Adam Bell,
Charlotte Observer,
23 July 2025
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Chris Drumgoole, President of DXC Global Infrastructure Solutions, told me that DXC has an affinity for mission-critical environments.—
Steve McDowell,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Note that the correlation 1D_5D refers to the connection between 1D post-earnings returns and subsequent 5D returns.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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There is, no doubt, a strong correlation between family wealth and educational attainment.—
Idrees Kahloon,
New Yorker,
28 July 2025
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“Kinship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kinship. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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