friendship
noun
friend·ship
ˈfren(d)-ˌship 
1
: the state of being friends
They have a long-standing friendship.
2
: the quality or state of being friendly : friendliness
the friendship shown him by his coworkers
3
obsolete
: aid
Examples of friendship in a Sentence
a friendship between two countries
They have enjoyed many years of friendship.
He was encouraged by the friendship his coworkers showed him.
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Brittney Melton, NPR, 2 Apr. 2026
In what would be the final two years of their friendship, Mottola sent Epstein press roundups of the Donna Summer Broadway show, checked whether Epstein wanted to buy a new Bentley Mulsanne from him, and discussed construction plans for their respective homes.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2026
However, secrets and drama looming at the edges of the dinner table spill over into conversation accidentally, dividing the friend group and causing certain friendships and relationships to get a closer look under the microscope.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2026
The three-day getaway is packed with opportunities to relax, recharge and forge new friendships.
—Robin Roenker, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
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“Friendship.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/friendship. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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friendship
noun
friend·ship
ˈfren(d)-ˌship
: the state of being friends
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