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Definitions

relationship

[ri-ley-shuhn-ship] / rɪˈleɪ ʃənˌʃɪp /
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 up tie-in
WEAK
consociation
Antonyms
STRONGEST
divorce
STRONG
antagonism difference disassociation disconnection dissimilarity disunion division imbalance opposition separation unlikeness

Example Sentences

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BNY’s relationship with Treasury dates back to the 18th century, when it provided the federal government with its first loan.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Indeed, police say that Ortiz and Hatley resumed their relationship after Cynthia’s death but that it ended again within six months.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

Carell said he was initially drawn to its father-daughter relationship but ultimately found it to be about much more.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

In his newly released memoir, Galaxy great Landon Donovan recounts his troubled relationship with his father and how he overcame crippling depression.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

The two men created a tele-pal relationship, forming a bond that would last for years.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.