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
The results of the team's analysis revealed that all six individuals were biologically related, with varying degrees of kinship, in a family tree spanning at least four generations.
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George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
If his passions remain separate, a kinship with skilled tradespeople, with people who physically make and do, runs deep.
—Rachel Kushner, Harper's Magazine, 2 Dec. 2024
Most of the sharing dyads, almost 67 percent, were unrelated, so kinship also wasn’t a driving factor.
—Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 13 Dec. 2024
Six individuals from the group were found to have a close kinship, including a mother and daughter.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 12 Dec. 2024
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George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
If his passions remain separate, a kinship with skilled tradespeople, with people who physically make and do, runs deep.
—Rachel Kushner, Harper's Magazine, 2 Dec. 2024
Most of the sharing dyads, almost 67 percent, were unrelated, so kinship also wasn’t a driving factor.
—Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 13 Dec. 2024
Six individuals from the group were found to have a close kinship, including a mother and daughter.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 12 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for kinship
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kinship
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As 2025 begins, Microsoft faces a more tenuous relationship with artificial intelligence startup OpenAI, which the company has backed to the tune of over $13 billion.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
9 Jan. 2025
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One way to build partnerships between the government and private companies in this space could be to create relationships similar to that between NASA and SpaceX. As one of NASA’s commercial partners, SpaceX receives both government and private funding to develop technology that NASA can use.—
Farhat Beg,
The Conversation,
8 Jan. 2025
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Sharpen your focus, enhance your connections, and turn disruption into a catalyst for growth.—
Jeanne M. Stafford,
Forbes,
9 Jan. 2025
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Globally, women make up 80% of solo travelers — 82% for Intrepid — reflecting a growing desire for meaningful travel that fosters empowerment and connection.—
Tribune News Service,
The Mercury News,
9 Jan. 2025
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In 2023, there was one incident of unruly passenger behavior for every 480 flights compared to one for every 568 flights in 2022, the trade association said, without specifying how many of these incidents involved alcohol.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN,
14 Jan. 2025
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On the flip side, conservative free market groups and law enforcement associations argue the proposal would amount to a ban on cigarettes, supercharging a black market for illicit products.—
Nathaniel Weixel,
The Hill,
13 Jan. 2025
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Tailor sales to past behavior or category affinity and offer exclusive deals, bundle offers, mystery discounts, early access to sales, referral incentives, additional savings on multiple items and renewal discounts.—
Pratik Bhadra,
Forbes,
13 Jan. 2025
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Amid his mounting woes, the president has made his affinities to the far right even clearer.—
Max Kim,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Jan. 2025
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There may be a correlation between early mortality and self-identity among first responders.—
Roberto Rivera,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Jan. 2025
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Research also found a troubling correlation between the receipt of these funds and the erosion of free speech norms, alongside a sharp increase in antisemitic incidents.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Kinship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kinship. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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