relationships

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-in tie-up

WEAK

consociation

Antonyms

STRONGEST

divorce

STRONG

antagonism difference disassociation disconnection dissimilarity disunion division imbalance opposition separation unlikeness

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relationships

His search to re-establish relationships in “Brand New Day” is intended to be relatable for young adults in the 2020s.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026

For Lizzy, relationships always seemed to end the same way.

From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026

“In addition, such outcomes could weaken Delaware Life’s regulatory relationships and damage its reputation, which could erode its competitive position,” S&P said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026

“Reproductive goals counseling should be developmentally appropriate and designed to help adolescents reflect on their future aspirations related to relationships, childbearing, and family formation.”

From Slate ● Jul. 28, 2026

“Just be careful of forming close relationships, Craig. Focus on yourself.”

From "It’s Kind of a Funny Story" by Ned Vizzini