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
But alongside the praise, some viewers also expressed concern about Andrea’s long-term care and companionship.
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Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
Coon’s Agnes is a broken woman desperately looking for companionship following the devastating loss of her son and the physical and emotional violence inflicted on her by her ex-husband.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 9 Jan. 2026
Families have filed a flurry of cases involving suicides and deaths by people who turned to these products for companionship and therapy.
—Jennifer Elias, CNBC, 7 Jan. 2026
But in addition to companionship and comfort, having a pet may also promote stronger immunity.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 5 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for companionship
Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
Coon’s Agnes is a broken woman desperately looking for companionship following the devastating loss of her son and the physical and emotional violence inflicted on her by her ex-husband.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 9 Jan. 2026
Families have filed a flurry of cases involving suicides and deaths by people who turned to these products for companionship and therapy.
—Jennifer Elias, CNBC, 7 Jan. 2026
But in addition to companionship and comfort, having a pet may also promote stronger immunity.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 5 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for companionship
Recent Examples of Synonyms for companionship
Noun
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Another image shifted the focus to friendship, showing Grey posing alongside longtime friend Tracy Pollan.—
Danielle Minnetian,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Galentine's Day is an unofficial holiday celebrated on February 13 to honor female friendships.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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That feeling of brotherhood, respect, and community is badly needed now, as the world is fractured by military conflicts, political polemic, and a weakening of the social fabric that knits diverse cultures and views together.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
6 Feb. 2026
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For two centuries, college fraternities have fostered brotherhood and promoted the personal growth of young men.—
Anthony V. Mack,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 Feb. 2026
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The synthetic opioid is far more potent than heroin and has devastated communities across the country.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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The fall of el-Fasher in October 2025 to the Rapid Support Forces set off an exodus of people to nearby towns, straining the resources of neighboring communities and driving up food insecurity rates, the report said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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Three months ago, GE Vernova struck a $50 million partnership with MIT, covering research funding, graduate student fellowships, internships, and professional development programs for its own executives.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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Her fellowship is supported by the University of Texas at Dallas.—
Miriam Fauzia,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Kurt's key takeaway Dating apps thrive on intimacy, but cyberattacks turn that intimacy into a massive risk.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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The budding romance between 20th-century combat nurse Claire Beauchamp Randall and 18th-century Highland warrior Jamie Fraser was undeniably swoonworthy; the intimacy thoughtfully rendered.—
Amy Wilkinson,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Feb. 2026
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Estée Lauder is suing Walmart in federal court alleging that the retailer sold counterfeit versions of the cosmetic company's fragrance and skin care products in its online store.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
12 Feb. 2026
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The data center will match 100 percent of its electricity use with clean energy, according to the company.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Feb. 2026
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In a society where men are often the breadwinners and handle household finances – and menstrual products are unaffordable for many – women’s health care needs tend to fall by the wayside, Ahsan said.—
Sana Noor Haq,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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Potential jurors expressed a range of opinions on social media during jury selection questioning, with some appearing concerned about the companies’ impact on society, their children and their older parents.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Barrack, Epstein and the Middle East Epstein and Barrack's camaraderie, established in the social world of the New York elite in the 1990's, appears to have continued into the new millennium.—
Daniel Ruetenik,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2026
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Experiential businesses and live events are letting customers find camaraderie by hating in-person.—
Julian Torres,
CNN Money,
14 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Companionship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/companionship. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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