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
Some rely on the technology for companionship and guidance instead of friends and family.
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Vana Goblot, The Conversation, 13 May 2026
As in the Moomin stories, this summer unfolds with small adventures, companionship, and time in nature; here, the island is a chance to retreat into family time even at a time of strain and bereavement.
—Literary Hub, 11 May 2026
Swisher, a journalist, gave both AI companionship and analog relationship building a try in this week’s episode.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 9 May 2026
Millions of people worldwide are turning to chatbots like ChatGPT or Claude, and a proliferating class of specialized AI companionship apps for friendship, therapy, or even romance.
—IEEE Spectrum, 6 May 2026
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Vana Goblot, The Conversation, 13 May 2026
As in the Moomin stories, this summer unfolds with small adventures, companionship, and time in nature; here, the island is a chance to retreat into family time even at a time of strain and bereavement.
—Literary Hub, 11 May 2026
Swisher, a journalist, gave both AI companionship and analog relationship building a try in this week’s episode.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 9 May 2026
Millions of people worldwide are turning to chatbots like ChatGPT or Claude, and a proliferating class of specialized AI companionship apps for friendship, therapy, or even romance.
—IEEE Spectrum, 6 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for companionship
Noun
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Meehan’s family soon moved to the Toures’ neighborhood, and the friendship deepened.—
Yudhijit Bhattacharjee,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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The group chat, I’d argue, is where modern friendships actually live in their most potent day-to-day form—not at brunch, not at bars, not even at events like weddings or baby showers.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
18 May 2026
Noun
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On that day, the game itself was overshadowed by a brotherhood within the sport, with both teams honoring Liam before the start of the championship match.—
Rick Ritter,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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The neon lights on Wrigley beckoned every Cubbies fan to gather in brotherhood and share one of America’s greatest experiences — baseball.—
Charleen Richey,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
Noun
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Presidents have often recognized and honored the Jewish community within the broader story of America.—
Ari Berman,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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Flanked by several clergy members of various denominations, Dolan, 76, thanked his former colleagues, as well as civic and community officials, before praising Jesus Christ for his lengthy career in the church.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
Noun
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The Chef Ann Foundation, for example, offers an online database of recipes and guides for districts that want to prepare fresher meals, as well as apprenticeships, fellowships and other programs for nutritional staff.—
Joe Hernandez,
NPR,
14 May 2026
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Her awards include a Whiting Writers Award, an Award in Literature from the American Academy of Arts and Letters, a Grammy Award (for album notes), an Infinity Award from the International Center of Photography, a Windham-Campbell Prize for Non-Fiction and Guggenheim and Cullman Center fellowships.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
Noun
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Today could stir up deep thoughts around trust, intimacy, finances or emotional entanglements that have become mentally exhausting.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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Alberto Iglesias’ Hitchcockian-sounding score however misses the mood this time, too big for the intimacy of this tale.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
19 May 2026
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The ‘Chelsea Football Club’ signs inside and outside look smart, though one is now accompanied by an ad for an AI company.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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The voluntary prepackaged Chapter 11 case was filed in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas, with the company’s lenders agreeing to provide $75 million in debtor-in-process financing.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
20 May 2026
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But recent research found that members of the Tsimane’, a native Amazonian society in Bolivia, rate consonant and dissonant chords as equally pleasurable.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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What this means for sports, media and society is now the focus of fierce debate.—
Luke Connors,
Washington Post,
19 May 2026
Noun
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The woozy, choppily edited party sequence, featuring lots of handheld, cellphone-style footage and glassy slow-motion interludes, clearly illustrates the camaraderie and profound affection between the five main characters, who tease and tickle one another like sportive, overgrown puppies.—
Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
22 May 2026
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As seriously as the handlers and some of the dogs take the competition, the tournament at times seemed to take a back seat to the spirit of camaraderie that flourished outside the ring.—
Ross Mantle,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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“Companionship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/companionship. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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