as in friendship
the feeling of closeness and friendship that exists between companions
They missed the companionship of longtime friends after moving to California.
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Recent Examples of companionship
Imaginary athletes also provided companionship during athletic play.
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Stephanie Madsen, The Conversation, 22 July 2025
Platforms offer video visits, medication management, and virtual companionship.
—Joseph Coughlin, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
Man’s best friend could provide more than just companionship.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2025
To be fair, most critics of A.I. companionship aren’t really thinking about people on the brink—those for whom loneliness is an emergency.
—Paul Bloom, New Yorker, 14 July 2025
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Stephanie Madsen, The Conversation, 22 July 2025
Platforms offer video visits, medication management, and virtual companionship.
—Joseph Coughlin, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
Man’s best friend could provide more than just companionship.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2025
To be fair, most critics of A.I. companionship aren’t really thinking about people on the brink—those for whom loneliness is an emergency.
—Paul Bloom, New Yorker, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for companionship
Noun
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But research on romantic beliefs suggests that idealizing a partner can actually predict greater disappointment over time, especially when initial chemistry masks incompatible values, true friendship or aligned long-term goals.—
Ximena Araya-Fischel,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Wolff and Horner are not known for their friendship.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
Noun
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The pull of the brotherhood, the pull of the purpose, is that powerful.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
28 July 2025
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The passing of the Thorntons’ parents, six months apart in 2021 and 2022, further tested their resilience and strengthened their brotherhood.—
Carl Lamarre,
Billboard,
21 July 2025
Noun
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The city's choice to close fewer homeless camps in recent years differs from some communities that have banned public camping and a new Trump directive to remove people from the streets.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
26 July 2025
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And while those cocktails usually have rum, how perfectly tiki for a gin cocktail to show up wearing a rum cocktail’s clothes, and to be instantly accepted by the community, and raised as one of their own.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
26 July 2025
Noun
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The scholarship fund covers tuition and book expenses, and offers summer fellowships after the first year of law school.—
Makena Gera,
People.com,
22 July 2025
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God is great, but sometimes fellowship—a certain kind of existing in social space—can be as simple as a tuna sandwich.—
Lauren Collins,
New Yorker,
21 July 2025
Noun
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Planning intimacy in advance can help those who hate the unpredictability that comes with relationships.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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Cunningham recently used similar shades of blue-green in two different projects, a mountain dwelling’s speakeasy and a California lounge, and notes that the color cultivates a feeling of intimacy.—
Kelly Dawson,
Architectural Digest,
30 July 2025
Noun
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The company aims to improve long-term quality and reduce warranty costs through these initiatives.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
Freep.com,
30 July 2025
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Meanwhile, Kroger is currently being led by Ron Sargent, a Kroger board member and former Staples CEO, as the company conducts a national search for a permanent successor.—
Alexander Coolidge,
The Enquirer,
30 July 2025
Noun
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In my opinion, AI is the foundation of modern society, and its applications are expanding across a wide range of industries.—
Carmen Skipworth,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Still, with the rise of populist and ultra-conservative politicians utilizing nationalistic rhetoric, theocracy is becoming a greater concern for secular societies.—
Emi Eleode,
Time,
14 July 2025
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In the 31-member Senate where Patrick presides, opening day hewed closer to tradition of camaraderie.—
John C. Moritz,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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With a scarce roster of events to promote or DJ, a group of promoters found camaraderie and competition in one of America’s oldest pastimes.—
Shanae Hardy,
Billboard,
30 July 2025
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“Companionship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/companionship. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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