relational

Example Sentences

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“When people use that term toxic friend-group, what they’re talking about is a classic clique,” said Noëlle Santorelli, a clinical psychologist in Atlanta, who specializes in relational aggression including mean-girl dynamics among teens and adults.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026

These are very alive, difficult, important, relational situations.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 16, 2025

It combats what Dr Franco calls "relational loneliness" - the loss of deeper platonic bonds needed for healthy human connection.

From BBC • Oct. 12, 2025

In 1979, Oracle introduced the first commercial relational database, External link which essentially organizes and manages data sets, calling it Version 2 External link because he didn’t think anyone would buy a Version 1.

From Barron's • Oct. 10, 2025

I just laugh, all vestiges of relational conflict shoved aside for the moment.

From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone