Collocations for cousin - noun

first, second
distant, remote (BrE)
close, kissing (AmE)
These pigs are close cousins of the wild hog.
the popular idea that creativity and madness are kissing cousins

baby, little
I have a new baby cousin.

female, male
long-lost
Completely out of the blue, she got a letter from her long-lost cousin in Ohio.

beloved, favourite/favorite

cousin once, twice, etc. removed
She's my first cousin once removed (= of a different generation).