alliance

[uh-lahy-uhns] / əˈlaɪ əns /

NOUN

friendly association, agreement

Synonyms

STRONG

accord affiliation affinity betrothal bond coalition coherence collaboration collusion combination communion compact concord concurrence confederacy confederation congruity conjunction connection consanguinity cooperation engagement entente federation fraternization friendship interrelation kinship league marriage matrimony membership mutuality pact participation partnership relation support tie treaty union

Antonyms

STRONG

antagonism detachment disagreement disconnection discord disunity division divorce hatred opposition separation

WEAK

disunion estrangement hostility rebellion war

Example Sentences

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Meanwhile, an opposition alliance helmed by the once-dominant Congress Party is more fractured than ever, though its alliance in Kerala did win in the small southern state, which also voted in April.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Under Chaves, the Central American nation joined US President Donald Trump's "Shield of the Americas" alliance, which aims to combat drug trafficking in Latin America.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

Microsoft says the new partnership will simplify the business alliance and create more predictability long-term.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

Here again, the King's message was both robust and at the same time, a subtle reminder to the US president of the merits of the alliance.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

The alliance Massasoit negotiated with Plymouth was successful from the Wampanoag perspective, for it helped to hold off the Narragansett.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann

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