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
These affiliations place expectations on Turkey, and charting a different course has consequences.
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Mustafa Kutlay, Foreign Affairs, 15 May 2025
These numbers are likely driven by differences in political affiliation in these regions.
—Robert G. Eccles, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
Meanwhile, many aim to learn more about the Prevost family through archives and affiliations.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 12 May 2025
Amid the growing concern by leaders across political affiliations regarding declining U.S. birth rates and The Baby Bust, the challenge of determining what to do about it remains.
—John M. Bremen, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
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Mustafa Kutlay, Foreign Affairs, 15 May 2025
These numbers are likely driven by differences in political affiliation in these regions.
—Robert G. Eccles, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
Meanwhile, many aim to learn more about the Prevost family through archives and affiliations.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 12 May 2025
Amid the growing concern by leaders across political affiliations regarding declining U.S. birth rates and The Baby Bust, the challenge of determining what to do about it remains.
—John M. Bremen, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for affiliation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for affiliation
Noun
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The name of the president of the harbor commission, Pietro Di Carlo, a leading citizen of San Pedro, had come up in the investigation in connection with a contract with a troubled development company that Di Carlo had had associations with.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2025
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Several of the firms singled out for sanctions have either done legal work that Trump has opposed, or currently have or previously had associations with prosecutors who at one point investigated the president.—
Eric Tucker,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2025
Noun
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The new partnership with Netflix replaces an expiring pact with HBO.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
21 May 2025
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This plant-and-ant partnership is known as myrmecochory.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 May 2025
Noun
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Other than his ex-girlfriend’s pregnancy announcement, Gobert kept their relationship private.—
Rebecca Aizin,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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In May, Perel shifted her focus from improving relationships at home to bettering those at work.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
20 May 2025
Noun
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This opens up new opportunities for international cooperation, guaranteeing legal certainty for investors.—
Olena Orliuk,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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However, some analysts noted that the deal also outlines ambitious goals for energy cooperation as well as for aligning Britain’s emissions trading system with that of Europe, which could bring economic benefits in the longer term.—
Stephen Castle,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
Noun
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This approach builds an emotional connection, making your brand more memorable.—
Erik Huberman,
Rolling Stone,
21 May 2025
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Three other conspirators, Eddie Ashley, Shane Hoskins and Andre Butts, were previously arrested and reached plea deals in connection with the scheme.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
21 May 2025
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“Affiliation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affiliation. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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