Akin
Akin adjective - Having a close connection like that between family members.
Usage example: foxes are closely akin to dogs
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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Haley is annoyed to learn that the rogue's guild she almost joined was actually a cosmetics guild akin to Mary Kay.
Source: Rouge Angles of Satin -
Ah Jong and Inspector Li from The Killer, who went from being somewhat amicable adversaries to something akin to Blood Brothers when the two joined forces at the beach house to defend themselves and Jenny against the assassins after Ah Jong.
Source: Fire-Forged Friends
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