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

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What remains is Hosoda’s investment in parent-child relationships, a recurring subject for him, always explored with compassion for both parties: the child in need of guidance and the parent struggling to be a beacon.

From Los Angeles Times

“One of Brad’s superpowers has been his ability to build close relationships and consensus over time,” said Kent Zimmermann, a legal analyst who recently interviewed Karp for a coming book.

From The Wall Street Journal

That commitment is seen by many in Warsaw as the backbone of the U.S.-Polish relationship.

From The Wall Street Journal

"We will continue to build strong relationships within the US just as we do all over the world."

From Barron's

Mr. Klosterman offers a fresh interpretation of football’s relationship to television, the medium that fueled its growth.

From The Wall Street Journal

relationship

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