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
But the kinship of fellow travelers seems apparent in the willingness of both director and subject to think outside a purely scientific frame.
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David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 12 Sep. 2025
At first glance, Walden’s paintings of craftsmanship, collage, and kinship evoke the work of the filmmaker Barbara Hammer.
—Grace Byron, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
McCartney also took his own photographs and their similarity in photographic styles is presented as evidence of their unbreakable kinship.
—Caleb Hammond, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2025
As DeLa describes it, it’s been a cosmic kinship ever since.
—Evan Ross Katz, Them., 4 Sep. 2025
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David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 12 Sep. 2025
At first glance, Walden’s paintings of craftsmanship, collage, and kinship evoke the work of the filmmaker Barbara Hammer.
—Grace Byron, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
McCartney also took his own photographs and their similarity in photographic styles is presented as evidence of their unbreakable kinship.
—Caleb Hammond, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2025
As DeLa describes it, it’s been a cosmic kinship ever since.
—Evan Ross Katz, Them., 4 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for kinship
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kinship
Noun
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There’s even some information on various versions of the Thunderbolts and their awkward relationships with the main team.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Kirk was killed while speaking about mass shootings perpetrated by transgender people, and over the weekend, it was revealed that Robinson is in a domestic relationship with a transgender partner, further fueling speculations over the shooter’s motive.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Finding out they'd been adopted from the shelter made the connection extra special.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Instead, focus on fostering a culture of inclusivity, empathy and genuine connection.—
Heather V. MacArthur,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Attention-grabbing highlights of the first season included Land Shark, commercial parodies like Bass-O-Matic and host Richard Pryor’s word association with Chase.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Sep. 2025
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Martinez argued that the state Head Start associations, which filed the lawsuit, required a more sweeping injunction.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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The crowd, which had favored Frazier—for his Christian faith, it was said, and out of a national affinity for underdogs—erupted in cheers.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
16 Sep. 2025
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Some who left reviews specifically mention the shop's affinity toward Kirk.—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Here is some correlation data based on 5-year and 3-year (more recent) history.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Electrical equipment manufacturers nVent Electric and Monolithic Power Systems also had high correlations, as did water utility Essential Utilities .—
Yun Li,Nick Wells,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Kinship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kinship. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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