1
as in aptitude
a habitual attraction to some activity or thing
always had an affinity for nurturing living things
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as in kinship
the fact or state of having something in common
a study showing an affinity between obesity and socioeconomic status
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Recent Examples of affinity
His affinity for that shimmering piece of technology is profound: There is a tape recorder used by Malcolm X at Mosque #7 that is part of the collection at the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington.
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Ken Makin, Christian Science Monitor, 18 May 2025
Christopher Landau, the deputy secretary of state, made the administration’s cultural affinity for Afrikaners clear on Monday when he was asked why the South Africans were welcomed over other refugees, including Afghan allies.
—Zolan Kanno-Youngs, New York Times, 16 May 2025
The contestants come from all over but tend to share an affinity for Southern-style hospitality.
—Katie Rife, EW.com, 11 May 2025
Visitors with an affinity for history and local culture will find endless entertainment in downtown Beaufort, not to be confused with the South Carolina destination of the same name.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2025
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Ken Makin, Christian Science Monitor, 18 May 2025
Christopher Landau, the deputy secretary of state, made the administration’s cultural affinity for Afrikaners clear on Monday when he was asked why the South Africans were welcomed over other refugees, including Afghan allies.
—Zolan Kanno-Youngs, New York Times, 16 May 2025
The contestants come from all over but tend to share an affinity for Southern-style hospitality.
—Katie Rife, EW.com, 11 May 2025
Visitors with an affinity for history and local culture will find endless entertainment in downtown Beaufort, not to be confused with the South Carolina destination of the same name.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for affinity
Noun
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Tools that assess personality, aptitude, reaction time, or cultural fit are also included.—
Alonzo Martinez,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Past Lives established director Celine Song’s aptitude at exploring complex love triangles, which looks to continue in her new romantic comedy.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Time,
16 May 2025
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In October 2020, Maje was sentenced to 22 years in prison for murder with the aggravating circumstance of kinship.—
Isadora Wandermurem,
Time,
30 May 2025
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No one can ever sever the bond of kinship between us, and no one can ever stop China's reunification, a trend of the times.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 May 2025
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As the graph shows below, Bellingham, like most of Real Madrid midfielders, has a tendency to hold on to the ball, whereas Alonso’s Bayer Leverkusen midfield is defined by quick and incisive short passes.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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Currently, some prescribing physicians are likely unaware if patients have disordered eating tendencies, either because the symptoms slip through the cracks, the patient actively conceals them, or the patient is too embarrassed to bring them up, Wassenaar explained.—
Elizabeth Yuko,
Health,
20 May 2025
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This is bewildering to Nick, who has questions about openness, fluidity and relationship labels.—
Jennifer Vineyard,
Flow Space,
20 May 2025
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But the once sure-footed dynamic has given way to some second guessing their relationship with the American exclave, even for family.—
Omar Jimenez,
CNN Money,
20 May 2025
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Additionally, the Bank of Japan’s inclination to tighten its monetary policy, which collides with the Asian nation’s fiscal woes, also have a hand in fueling the bond sell-off, said Varathan.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
22 May 2025
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But state officials have shown no inclination toward making alterations. California earlier this month joined a multi-state lawsuit challenging the Federal Highway Administration and the Trump administration from withholding billions of dollars to expand electric vehicle infrastructure.—
Rob Nikolewski,
Mercury News,
21 May 2025
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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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The housing association is an independent nonprofit created by the Legislature and tasked with allocating these credits.—
Rose Evans,
Idaho Statesman,
23 May 2025
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However, instead of removing the minerals from the water, these devices make the minerals soluble in the water.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Mar. 2025
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However, these incidents underscore the importance of regularly updating your devices to stay protected against evolving threats.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
14 Mar. 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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Sutherland, of Colonie, New York, was arrested on Jan. 27 in connection to the plot, said U.S. Attorney John A. Sarcone III.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
21 May 2025
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“Affinity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affinity. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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