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as in relationship
the fact or state of having something in common
the endless debate about the connection between crime and poverty
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as in junction
a place where two or more things are united
there's a problem at the connection where the outside wire is hooked up to the inside wiring
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as in contact
an acquaintance who has influence especially in the business or political world
I have a connection in Hollywood who might be able to get you a part in a movie
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as in merger
the act or an instance of joining two or more things into one
that bridge is the only connection between the island and the mainland
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as in relevance
the fact or state of being pertinent
that last comment of yours has no connection with what we've been talking about for the last hour
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as in partnership
the state of having shared interests or efforts (as in social or business matters)
in a truly secular society there is no connection between church and state
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as in position
an assignment at which one regularly works for pay
enjoyed self-employment and never wanted a connection with a big company
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Recent Examples of connection
Whether that puts your eyes onto your career and public image, your personal connections, or even a new hobby or interest, let this encourage you to lead full force in that direction with vulnerability and inspiration.
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Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 June 2025
This could be financially, exploring shadow work or leaning into a connection that’s equally transformative and intense.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 June 2025
That conversation created a strong personal connection that carried throughout the game.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 21 May 2025
This approach builds an emotional connection, making your brand more memorable.
—Erik Huberman, Rolling Stone, 21 May 2025
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Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 June 2025
This could be financially, exploring shadow work or leaning into a connection that’s equally transformative and intense.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 June 2025
That conversation created a strong personal connection that carried throughout the game.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 21 May 2025
This approach builds an emotional connection, making your brand more memorable.
—Erik Huberman, Rolling Stone, 21 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for connection
Recent Examples of Synonyms for connection
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Brands that establish relationships with AI platforms and optimize their product data now will be positioned to scale when advertising inventory becomes widely available.—
Kiri Masters,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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The full moon in your sign on the 12th should illuminate any relationships that may need to evolve, change, or end in your life.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 June 2025
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Serving as celebratory checkpoints, physical pit stops, resupply junctions, med centers, and social refreshers, some mountain communities have gained a reputation as legendary, near-mythic stopovers.—
Eric J. Wallace,
Outside Online,
31 May 2025
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On one end is a junction that allows it to be plugged into the beam of particles produced by the existing facility.—
John Timmer,
ArsTechnica,
19 May 2025
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Additionally, research shows that people often use selfies to maintain social contacts and exchange information, with those most active on social media reporting higher psychological well-being tied to their interactions with others.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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For program details, contact Chad Murch at [email protected] or 386-736-5927, Ext. 12839.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 May 2025
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Paramount is awaiting merger approval from the FCC, which is tasked with reviewing the transfer of broadcast licenses.—
Ryan Faughnder,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2025
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The authors conclude that the likelihood of this collision and merger is closer to the odds of a coin flip, with a roughly 50 percent probability that the two galaxies will avoid such an event during the next 10 billion years.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
3 June 2025
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Offers in this section are from affiliate partners and selected based on a combination of engagement, product relevance, compensation, and consistent availability.—
Kelsey Neubauer,
CNBC,
31 May 2025
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The paternalistic overconfidence of Armstrong’s tech bros delivers the bulk of both the dark humor and the sobering cultural relevance in Mountainhead.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
30 May 2025
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Once framed as benign, these partnerships are increasingly cast as potential vectors for foreign influence or technology transfers.—
Ronak D. Desai,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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The celebration, which was held in partnership with Destination DC, took place at the Southern restaurant Succotash, less than a mile away from the White House.—
James Factora,
Them.,
2 June 2025
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But the authors found that this advantage when under static compression proved to be a disadvantage when dropping eggs from a height, with the horizontal position emerging as the optimal orientation.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
26 May 2025
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Delray Beach commissioners and DDA board members may be in a unique position to find and cultivate future board members who represent the aforementioned.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
26 May 2025
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In October 2020, Maje was sentenced to 22 years in prison for murder with the aggravating circumstance of kinship.—
Isadora Wandermurem,
Time,
30 May 2025
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Instead of kinship, audiences are likely to feel confusion, as Mahnaz behaves in increasingly self-destructive, irrational ways en route to an ending that provides relief, but no real resolution.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
22 May 2025
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“Connection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/connection. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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