COUSIN Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

cousin

noun

ˈkə-zən

Definition of cousin next

as in relative

a person connected with another by blood or marriage we both were surprised to learn that we are distant cousins

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

nonrelative

Examples of cousin in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Throughout the festivities with her aunt Jessica (Margaret Anne Florence), uncle Greg (Bryce Johnson), and cousin Gabbie (Antonella Rose), our heroine is plagued with crippling guilt and overwhelmed by an imminent sense that the clown isn’t finished with her yet. —

Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 26 Sep. 2024 Kieran’s first role was in Home Alone, where he was cast as a cousin to Mac’s Kevin McCallister. —

Mattie Kahn, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2024 Cesar’s cousin Clodio (Shia LaBeouf), meanwhile, has always been jealous of him, and this plays out in dangerous ways. —

Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 25 Sep. 2024 Later in the first season, Laura's identical (albeit brunette) cousin Maddy Ferguson shows up to help with the investigation. —

Christian Holub, EW.com, 16 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for cousin

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