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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Bluffing or not, Dulles had made his point, and he eventually got his way, bringing about a complete restructuring of the security architecture with a rearmed West Germany inside the Western alliance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

The alliance was set up last year and said it was "pleased to be referenced within the report's response as part of the emerging sector-wide effort to address these challenges".

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

It would have “dominant” market shares in New York City, Chicago and Los Angeles, “triggering major antitrust, divestiture, alliance, execution and valuation risks,” Fitzgerald said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

American and JetBlue were also forced to end their alliance in the Northeast in 2023.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

These four classic Careers will no doubt have a prior alliance.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins

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