as in associations
the state of having shared interests or efforts (as in social or business matters)
the Little League team, despite its name, the Northern Dynamites, has no affiliation with the Northern Dynamite Company
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Recent Examples of affiliations
Mavra Javed 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.
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Mavra Javed, The Conversation, 24 Apr. 2026
This goes back to the association of tattoos with criminal elements of Japanese society, and gang affiliations.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Others were referred to by their affiliations with other scientific agencies.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
For 40 years the maternity home, one of nearly 500 across the nation (many of which have religious affiliations), offered itself as a safe haven for girls in crisis.
—Johnny Dodd, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
Unverified business names, addresses, or official affiliations.
—Jennifer Borrasso, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
But because of uncertainty over the future of the College Football Playoff, bowl executives opted for the path of least resistance and kept the affiliations in place.
—Jon Wilner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
Commissioners Alexis Pickering and Dave McKinney haven’t run for office in a partisan race or otherwise publicized their party affiliations.
—Mark Dee
april 4, Idaho Statesman, 4 Apr. 2026
Broad, flawed indicators like tattoos, clothing, neighborhood affiliations, and even social media photos are often used as evidence—regardless of whether the individual has committed any crime.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
Mavra Javed, The Conversation, 24 Apr. 2026
This goes back to the association of tattoos with criminal elements of Japanese society, and gang affiliations.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Others were referred to by their affiliations with other scientific agencies.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
For 40 years the maternity home, one of nearly 500 across the nation (many of which have religious affiliations), offered itself as a safe haven for girls in crisis.
—Johnny Dodd, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
Unverified business names, addresses, or official affiliations.
—Jennifer Borrasso, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
But because of uncertainty over the future of the College Football Playoff, bowl executives opted for the path of least resistance and kept the affiliations in place.
—Jon Wilner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
Commissioners Alexis Pickering and Dave McKinney haven’t run for office in a partisan race or otherwise publicized their party affiliations.
—Mark Dee
april 4, Idaho Statesman, 4 Apr. 2026
Broad, flawed indicators like tattoos, clothing, neighborhood affiliations, and even social media photos are often used as evidence—regardless of whether the individual has committed any crime.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for affiliations
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Despite initial opposition from dentists, doctors, veterinarians, optometrists, the Connecticut Hospital Association and various business and banking associations, HB5127 got a favorable vote Thursday in the House of Representatives.—
Kaitlin McCallum,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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Banking associations celebrated the move while retailers decried it.—
Olivia Olander,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Some interpreted McVay’s demeanor on Thursday night as evidence of a splinter in one of the league’s most successful partnerships.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, for the next six years, Uranus will be opposite your sign affecting your closest partnerships.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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The information contained in this article reflects multiple conversations with various sources at the Spanish champions, all of whom wanted to speak anonymously to protect relationships.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Schnura’s paintings highlight the symbiotic relationships between plants and animals, according to the Forest Preserve District of Will County.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Sleepers was your first of five collaborations with Robert De Niro.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Apr. 2026
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The new songs, both collaborations with French producer Gener8ion, comprise a two-track single that’s also out today on streaming services.—
Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
24 Apr. 2026
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Every entrepreneur and startup brings something new to the table, whether that’s industry expertise, unique resources, or market connections.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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Education outcomes — especially whether students show up to school — are strengthened when families have strong connections to their child’s school.—
Arne Duncan,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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“Affiliations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affiliations. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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