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
Alvarado-Gil, a first-term state senator, changed her affiliation from Democratic to Republican last year, saying she was frustrated by her party’s policies on crime.
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Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 12 Mar. 2025
Alzheimer’s does not discriminate based on political party affiliation.
—Phyllis Ferrell, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Many churches serve all groups — regardless of religious affiliation — with food, shelter, housing and care for those in need.
—Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2025
The complaint also names Miller's father, Reginald Wayne Miller, as a defendant, as well as their religious affiliations, which include All Nations Cathedral Church, previously Cathedral Baptist Church of the Grand Strand, and Solid Rock Ministries.
—Nicole Acosta, People.com, 27 Feb. 2025
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Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 12 Mar. 2025
Alzheimer’s does not discriminate based on political party affiliation.
—Phyllis Ferrell, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Many churches serve all groups — regardless of religious affiliation — with food, shelter, housing and care for those in need.
—Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2025
The complaint also names Miller's father, Reginald Wayne Miller, as a defendant, as well as their religious affiliations, which include All Nations Cathedral Church, previously Cathedral Baptist Church of the Grand Strand, and Solid Rock Ministries.
—Nicole Acosta, People.com, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for affiliation
Noun
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Those are the highlights of two new studies released earlier this month by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, a nonprofit research and education association.—
Tanya Mohn,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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The Pistons rank second in the association in opponent field-goal percentage (44.9), third in blocks per game (5.8) and fourth in points off turnovers (19.4).—
Hunter Patterson,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The company has dramatically expanded its partnerships team, investing heavily in e-commerce tools, retail collaborations, and an evolving ad product.—
Jamie Gutfreund,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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The partnership with DoorDash comes as Klarna continues to expands its offerings ahead of going public with plans to list on the New York Stock Exchange in the coming weeks.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN,
21 Mar. 2025
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Empathy is the heartbeat of every meaningful relationship.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Duke & Roya follows a love story between Duke, an American hip-hop star and Roya, an Afghan interpreter, who meet in Kabul and work to navigate their burgeoning relationship through the realities of their two different worlds.—
Caitlin Huston,
The Hollywood Reporter,
21 Mar. 2025
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Transatlantic relations between the US and the EU are strained, marked by acute friction, while the US disengages from several UN agencies, signaling a retreat from global cooperation.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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The United States International Development Finance Corporation will fund new production projects through a dedicated critical minerals allocation in cooperation with the Defense Department, the official said.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
20 Mar. 2025
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The film moves at a slow, deliberate pace, allowing the audience to fully immerse themselves in the beauty of Francesca and Robert’s short but life-changing connection.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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Related article Boys and men are experiencing a ‘crisis of connection,’ expert says (Graham) said there’s one rule with writing single-shot shows, which is that the camera can’t go anywhere without a human.—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Affiliation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affiliation. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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