1
: related by blood : descended from a common ancestor or prototype
The dog and fox are closely akin.
2
: essentially similar, related, or compatible
His interests are akin to mine.
Examples of akin in a Sentence
The two languages are closely akin.
foxes are closely akin to dogs
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Aysha Bagchi, USA TODAY, 14 Apr. 2024
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This series, akin to all of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s exquisite creations, is a work of art, offering a stunning visual experience and a visceral world with unforgettable characters.
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But if a wildfire akin to the Great Fire of 1910 — which burned 3 million acres of land across Idaho and Montana — were to flare up, Breidenbach thinks the damage could be catastrophic.
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The result is a machine more akin to a rudimentary computer than a wristwatch.
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Aysha Bagchi, USA TODAY, 14 Apr. 2024
The final form is a powdered texture akin to collagen that surpasses conventional protein sources in both nutrition and flavor, says Kittibanthorn, adding that the meat-mimicking substance also contains high levels of antioxidants similar to those found in berries.
—Leah Collins, CNN, 12 Apr. 2024
According to Long, the pup was in a stage akin to the terrible twos.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2024
The compact multihull offers amenities akin to a larger cruise ship, too.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 11 Apr. 2024
Fresh seafood will have a sweet smell and an aroma akin to the sea.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 11 Apr. 2024
This series, akin to all of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s exquisite creations, is a work of art, offering a stunning visual experience and a visceral world with unforgettable characters.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Apr. 2024
But if a wildfire akin to the Great Fire of 1910 — which burned 3 million acres of land across Idaho and Montana — were to flare up, Breidenbach thinks the damage could be catastrophic.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 9 Apr. 2024
The result is a machine more akin to a rudimentary computer than a wristwatch.
—Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2024
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akin
adjective1
: related by blood
2
: essentially similar or related
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