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as in relationship
the fact or state of having something in common
a variety of political factions are attracted to that presidential contender, but there doesn't appear to be much of a liaison between them and the candidate
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as in partnership
the state of having shared interests or efforts (as in social or business matters)
the strong liaison between the parents and teachers is based on the fact that both have the students' best interests at heart
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Recent Examples of liaison
Third-year literature and writing major Ruby Grimes has many responsibilities in the group as a competitor, captain, board member and external relations liaison.
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Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Mar. 2025
The firm offers full-service interior design for residential and commercial spaces and also tackles renovations and new construction, helping clients handle myriad decisions and serving as liaisons to architects, contractors, and builders.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 19 Mar. 2025
He’s acted as a House liaison for Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) amid simmering tensions over budget reconciliation and can often be seen shuttling to the weekly conference meetings run by Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA).
—David Sivak, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 13 Mar. 2025
After sharing his find with the landowner, Sell reported it to his local finds liaison officer, who is part of the U.K's Portable Antiquities Scheme.
—Manuela López Restrepo, NPR, 12 Mar. 2025
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Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Mar. 2025
The firm offers full-service interior design for residential and commercial spaces and also tackles renovations and new construction, helping clients handle myriad decisions and serving as liaisons to architects, contractors, and builders.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 19 Mar. 2025
He’s acted as a House liaison for Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) amid simmering tensions over budget reconciliation and can often be seen shuttling to the weekly conference meetings run by Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA).
—David Sivak, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 13 Mar. 2025
After sharing his find with the landowner, Sell reported it to his local finds liaison officer, who is part of the U.K's Portable Antiquities Scheme.
—Manuela López Restrepo, NPR, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for liaison
Noun
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In today’s digital-first landscape, social media plays a critical role in shaping audience engagement, brand perception and customer relationships.—
Kurt Allen,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Has a wedding come between your relationship with a loved one?—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
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The platform has also formed strategic partnerships with third-party security firms to fortify its systems.—
Sean Lee,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Lionsgate Television produces in partnership with 20th Television.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
3 Apr. 2025
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David Lowery takes the few elements that worked—mainly the special kinship between a boy and a dragon—and injects his own unique vision into the proceedings.—
Barry Levitt,
TIME,
21 Mar. 2025
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The kinship was so vibrant that Anderson was inspired to alter the original ending of Martin’s stories.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
7 Mar. 2025
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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
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That level of cooperation is critical to solving the problem, Parker said, because partisan fights have done nothing to help kids read.—
Silas Allen,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Apr. 2025
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Economic trade and investment spanning the Pacific provide powerful incentives for cooperation, mitigating tensions from China’s steady expansion as a regional and now global military power.—
Arthur I. Cyr,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2025
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Social connection: Isolation and loneliness increase the risk of mental health challenges.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
3 Apr. 2025
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Come for Hathaway's winning breakout performance, stay for the film's charming blend of comedy, heartfelt family connection, and the ultimate millennial crush, Michael Moscovitz (Robert Schwartzman).—
EW Staff,
EW.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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David Garofalo 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.—
David Garofalo,
The Conversation,
31 Mar. 2025
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Musk didn't provide any evidence that the heckler had any affiliation with George Soros.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Liaison.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liaison. Accessed 8 Apr. 2025.
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