companionship

noun

kəm-ˈpan-yən-ˌship How to pronounce companionship (audio)
Definition of companionshipnext
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 Today, these dotted dogs are living symbols of courage, companionship and tail-wagging tradition that’s an iconic part of American history. — Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 15 July 2026 The Five Star Weekend goes from being a story about the ways women can forge companionship with those who have wronged them to a story that makes the men in Hollis’s life the crux of her happiness. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 14 July 2026 As a result, many seniors looking for companionship approach online platforms with a broader set of goals than younger users. — Matthew Kayser updated July 6, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026 Hospitality, tourism, and other commercial settings, sure, but companionship and elder care, too. — Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for companionship
Recent Examples of Synonyms for companionship
  1. friendship
  2. brotherhood
  3. community
  4. fellowship
  5. intimacy
  6. company
  7. society
  8. camaraderie
Noun
  • Over time, visits evolved into lasting friendships with chefs, sommeliers and restaurateurs who would later play an unexpected role in his wine journey.
    — Yuri Shima, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • Detectives received an early tip that Velasquez’s husband may have been jealous of the women’s close friendship, but the couple did not respond to requests to speak with investigators at the time, and the motive remains unclear, police said.
    — Star-Telegram staff. Produced with AI assistance, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 July 2026
Definition of friendship
Noun
  • The Curaçaoan legend is the eighth Hall of Famer from the hallowed 1990s Atlanta Braves brotherhood.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 27 July 2026
  • Not all has been blissful brotherhood, though, especially on social media.
    — the Monitor’s Editorial Board, Christian Science Monitor, 16 July 2026
Definition of brotherhood
Noun
  • Sandy Dorsainvil, 49 Homeowner in unincorporated Dade Dorsainvil was at the TPS rally in Little Haiti soaking in the concerns for Haitian immigrants and describes herself as a community redevelopment specialist and cultural curator.
    — Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026
  • Johnathan Duncan, who represents the 6th Council District and previously served as a community organizer for KC Tenants, proposed the ordinance.
    — Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026
Definition of community
Noun
  • Stephanie McCullough is a family physician who completed an additional surgical OB fellowship.
    — Judy Stone, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • Through Holloway’s mentorship, Franck studied abroad in Salzburg, Austria, completed his education and a year-long sports medicine fellowship at the University of Miami in 2018 before joining Memorial Healthcare.
    — Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026
Definition of fellowship
Noun
  • The Sun in your 8th House of Shared Resources opposes Pluto in your 2nd House of Finances, intensifying questions around money, ownership, debt, intimacy, and control.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 July 2026
  • While major tech titans limit their own children’s access to technology, young Americans are falling prey to an intimacy economy that’s dependent on technology.
    — Kenneal Patterson, Vanity Fair, 27 July 2026
Definition of intimacy
Noun
  • The Charlotte Observer previously reported on a different company, American Log Homes and Cabins.
    — Julia Coin July 24, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026
  • Liverpool will hold its event outside Fenway Park in Boston, home of the Boston Red Sox, which is also owned by the club’s parent company Fenway Sports Group, while Leeds United will be represented in San Francisco, where 49ers Enterprises is based.
    — Amelie Claydon, New York Times, 24 July 2026
Definition of company
Noun
  • Across society, loneliness and social isolation continue to rise.
    — Belonging Forum, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • Rose is a helper, an idealist desperate for a better world, which for her means decarbonizing the economy by building a better society in the process.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 21 July 2026
Definition of society
Noun
  • But the camaraderie built through his small group helped foster a fun rivalry among the teams ahead of the Saturday race.
    — Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026
  • While dealing with an unfortunate situation, the coach and GM could see the players’ camaraderie strengthening.
    — Molly Keshin, New York Times, 25 July 2026
Definition of camaraderie

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“Companionship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/companionship. Accessed 31 Jul. 2026.

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