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 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 Every bracket, pivot point, and linkage was created from the ground up by Fever. — New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026 The two sides are trying to balance commercial linkages, experts said. — Evelyn Cheng,priyanka Salve, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for linkage

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Noun

The first of the 12 steps is admitting that your relationship with your vice has become unmanageable.

— Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
Bae Hyeon-seong plays Sun-woo in his first lead role in a feature film, and the knotty relationship between mother and son sits at the heart of the film.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of relationship

Noun

The Masts dispute the family's kinship and argue that reopening the adoption now would be a significant disruption for the girl, who is now 7 and has been living with their family for years.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 20 Oct. 2026
The film reflects on faith, kinship and the passage from life to death.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of kinship

Noun

The European Composer and Songwriter Alliance helps fill that gap, uniting national associations to lobby policymakers and guide young composers through contracts and negotiations.

— Ben Croll, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
Once a staple among cowboys and railroad workers, the Lee 101 became a symbol of youth rebellion in the 1950s, when James Dean popularized the jeans and helped solidify their association with biker culture.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of association

Noun

Riley points to the rise of rock stars being awarded with knighthoods by the British royal family as a correlation of changing tastes of reputability.

— Devon Ivie, Vulture, 19 Oct. 2026
Although the correlation between daily prices has been insignificant, cotton prices and Brent crude prices have followed a similar general pattern since the outbreak of hostilities around Iran.

— SJ Guest Editorial, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026

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