relationships

NOUN

connection; friendship

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accord affair communication contact exchange liaison link marriage rapport relation tie

STRONG

affiliation affinity alliance analogy appositeness association bond conjunction consanguinity contingency correlation dependence dependency homogeneity hookup interconnection interrelation interrelationship kinship likeness nearness network parallel pertinence pertinency proportion ratio relativity relevance similarity tie-in tie-up

WEAK

consociation

Antonyms

STRONGEST

divorce

STRONG

antagonism difference disassociation disconnection dissimilarity disunion division imbalance opposition separation unlikeness

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That kind of arrangement can breed resentment across the family and does little to build either a shared attachment to the house or close relationships among the cousins who will someday inherit it.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 17, 2026

Traditionally, examining these relationships requires several minutes of brain imaging data.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2026

"This project is about exploring how nature, creativity and relationships can best support the healthy development of babies and young children," says the princess.

From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026

In English, the models tended to favor more individualistic and analytical responses, while in Chinese, they placed greater emphasis on relationships and broader context.

From Slate ● Oct. 16, 2026

“Miss Mehra’s working on her first movie, which will explore gender relationships in old cinema,” Sahil said, stroking an imaginary beard.

From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon

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