as in association
the state of having shared interests or efforts (as in social or business matters)
the Little League team, despite its name, the Northern Dynamites, has no affiliation with the Northern Dynamite Company
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Recent Examples of affiliation
President Trump's early approval ratings show he's settled into office in a better spot than in 2017 — but Americans remain starkly divided based on partisan affiliations.
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Avery Lotz, Axios, 9 Feb. 2025
There is also campaigning by other candidates on political party affiliation.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2025
Regardless of the partisan affiliation of the individual or of the executive who put them on the bench, all jurists swore the same oath to the Constitution.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 8 Feb. 2025
Mendoza said the two organizations connected because Larkin has an affiliation with the Grand Junction Veterans Administration Medical Center.
—Meg Wingerter, The Denver Post, 7 Feb. 2025
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Avery Lotz, Axios, 9 Feb. 2025
There is also campaigning by other candidates on political party affiliation.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2025
Regardless of the partisan affiliation of the individual or of the executive who put them on the bench, all jurists swore the same oath to the Constitution.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 8 Feb. 2025
Mendoza said the two organizations connected because Larkin has an affiliation with the Grand Junction Veterans Administration Medical Center.
—Meg Wingerter, The Denver Post, 7 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for affiliation
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Jennifer Scaife, the executive director of the Correctional Association of New York, a state prison oversight group, said officers at prisons across the state had complained to the association of regularly having to work 16-hour shifts.—
Ed Shanahan,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2025
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Bowman has earned 14 Stanley Cup rings – the most by anyone – due to his association with the Canadiens, Red Wings, Penguins and Blackhawks.—
Bill Speros,
Boston Herald,
19 Feb. 2025
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Wu backs the plan for the city to contribute about $100 million to the project in partnership with Boston Unity Soccer Partners, the investment group behind the new pro team.—
Mike Deehan,
Axios,
26 Feb. 2025
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Soni is hopeful that the partnership could open doors for Suki.—
Melody Brue,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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The professional golf player and the former cheerleader kept their relationship private at first, but Bogdanski has since cheered him on through many tournaments.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
25 Feb. 2025
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Leaders who embrace storytelling and transparency build stronger relationships and foster trust.—
Brent Gleeson,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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Long before the war in Ukraine, Russia and Iran first demonstrated their capacity for military cooperation in Syria's civil war that erupted in 2011.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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Prosecutors mentioned that cooperation in a recent court filing asking U.S. Magistrate Judge Maria Valdez to consider probation instead of jail time, though the filing offered no specifics on how Lewandowski helped the government.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2025
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An extension would lower his 2025 salary-cap figure, now $25.5 million, and reward an All-Pro receiver who provided the leadership Washington’s new staff desired and a thrilling connection with the Offensive Rookie of the Year. 3.—
Ben Standig,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
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Exhibitors unveil detailed project insights, forge connections with potential partners and buyers, and adorn the platform with exciting promotional materials, sculpting a streamlined path to flourishing business alliances.—
Partner Content,
Variety,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Affiliation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affiliation. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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