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alliance

[uh-lahy-uhns] / əˈlaɪ əns /
NOUN
friendly association, agreement
Synonyms
STRONG
accord affiliation affinity betrothal bond coalition coherence collaboration collusion combination communion compact concord concurrence confederacy confederation congruity conjunction connection consanguinity cooperation engagement entente federation fraternization friendship interrelation kinship league marriage matrimony membership mutuality pact participation partnership relation support tie treaty union
Antonyms
STRONG
antagonism detachment disagreement disconnection discord disunity division divorce hatred opposition separation
WEAK
disunion estrangement hostility rebellion war

Example Sentences

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There is no natural or preordained alliance between these groups, and at crucial moments their interests and agendas may differ.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

The alliance when Smith lifted Rob Yates to long on.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

This time, his Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who calls himself a former supporter of the alliance, has also chimed in.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

"What we want to do is to strengthen Europe's defence within the Atlantic alliance," French armed forces minister Alice Rufo said.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

The shaken Tododaho agreed to add the Onondaga to the nascent alliance.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann

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