relationship

noun

ri-ˈlā-shən-ˌship How to pronounce relationship (audio)
Definition of relationshipnext
1
as in kinship
the fact or state of having something in common studied the relationship between the phases of the moon and ocean tides

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2
as in partnership
the state of having shared interests or efforts (as in social or business matters) the street's shopkeepers have a good business relationship

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Recent Examples of relationship The second of four children, Cusk had a strained relationship with her parents. — René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Sep. 2026 Once your relationship with yourself changes, every relationship around you changes too. — Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026 What matters to me the most is having real, true, deep friendships and relationships. — Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026 But writing a memoir about her lifelong relationship with Freddie Mercury felt insurmountable. — Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for relationship
Recent Examples of Synonyms for relationship
  1. kinship
  2. partnership
  3. connection
  4. collaboration
  5. association
  6. cooperation
  7. correlation
  8. affiliation
Noun
  • Carrington in particular models what some have termed an ecofeminist approach, one that does not appropriate animals for the artist’s own self-revelation but instead develops kinship across species.
    — Kelly Presutti, ARTnews.com, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Many here say that, despite Iceland’s European roots, the country feels just as much kinship with the United States – if not more.
    — Mark Sappenfield, Christian Science Monitor, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of kinship
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  • The Tommy Hilfiger partnership felt to Kelce like a natural fit.
    — Nick Remsen, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Under the partnership, ERI will use its nationwide electronics collection and processing network to identify, secure, and pre-process products containing rare earth magnets and other critical materials for recovery by Cyclic Materials.
    — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of partnership
Noun
  • Offer a realistic time, suggest a softer plan, and let honesty keep the connection easy.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday announced a plan to sever the Islamic Republic's financial connections around the world.
    — Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of connection
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  • There’s nothing basic about this evening look from the Elie Saab H&M collaboration.
    — Tina Isaac-Goizé, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Our Science Quickly podcast is based on original reporting, collaboration with editors and scientists and exacting production.
    — Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of collaboration
Noun
  • Observers say the case was significant to the city's freedom of association and it has been closely watched amid the city's drastic political changes following massive anti-government protests in 2019.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026
  • In 2018, Gallucci was part of a subsequent study that challenged the anecdotal association between consuming energy drinks and studying for longer hours in college.
    — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of association
Noun
  • Responding to journalists' questions, Macron urged the United States not to hoard cutting-edge AI technologies for itself and stressed that countries must engage in global cooperation on AI regulation.
    — , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The practice expands Canyon County’s long-running cooperation with federal immigration agents, including controversial jail holds and a 2025 racetrack raid that prompted racial profiling lawsuits from Latino families.
    — Rachel Spacek, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of cooperation
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  • Across this period, there has been a strong correlation between higher average possession and points per game.
    — Jon Mackenzie, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Appropriately so, given the placid recent range and the clockwork mechanics of sector rotation and low-correlation restraining index-level volatility.
    — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of correlation
Noun
  • Whatever our party affiliation or political views, Americans should appreciate Roosevelt’s ingenuity, determination and confidence and applaud Eisenhower’s competence, planning and stewardship.
    — John T. Shaw, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Abigail Witmer does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.
    — Abigail Witmer, The Conversation, 31 Aug. 2026
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“Relationship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relationship. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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