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as in boyfriends
a male romantic companion
most of the players were bringing their fellows to the banquet in the clubhouse after the tennis tournament
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as in associates
a person frequently seen in the company of another
the singer's fellows were rumored to have ties to organized crime
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as in guys
an adult male human being
what does a fellow have to do to get waited on around here? your son is a bright young fellow
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as in halves
either of a pair matched in one or more qualities
one ice skate isn't much good without its fellow
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as in colleagues
one that is equal to another in status, achievement, or value
he is well regarded as a chemist by his fellows in the field
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Recent Examples of fellows
Through the program, fellows refine their business models, set measurable goals and reach critical milestones.
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Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
This year’s batch of fellows submitted pitches that included two set in Texas, one in heat of Phoenix and another in the cold of Iceland, and another surrounding the birth of Bitcoin.
—Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 23 Mar. 2026
The first ten curatorial fellows to participate in the program include Carine Harmand, who will be curating exhibitions for the reopening of Tate Liverpool in 2027.
—News Desk, Artforum, 23 Mar. 2026
An international talent development program that supports non-professional screenwriters, fellows in the program receive support, resources and networking opportunities from the Academy.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 23 Mar. 2026
Nicholl fellows participate in events with Oscar nominees and winners, including pitch workshops, media training sessions, meet-and-greets and more.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 23 Mar. 2026
Predictably, our fellows were filleted by Republicans, just as Republicans would have been filleted by Democrats.
—Joe Soucheray, Twin Cities, 7 Mar. 2026
Herring cares deeply about his team, the fellows, the music and the community, Denève said.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
The impact of this approach can be seen in several initiatives that have emerged through fellows’ work across South Carolina.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
This year’s batch of fellows submitted pitches that included two set in Texas, one in heat of Phoenix and another in the cold of Iceland, and another surrounding the birth of Bitcoin.
—Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 23 Mar. 2026
The first ten curatorial fellows to participate in the program include Carine Harmand, who will be curating exhibitions for the reopening of Tate Liverpool in 2027.
—News Desk, Artforum, 23 Mar. 2026
An international talent development program that supports non-professional screenwriters, fellows in the program receive support, resources and networking opportunities from the Academy.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 23 Mar. 2026
Nicholl fellows participate in events with Oscar nominees and winners, including pitch workshops, media training sessions, meet-and-greets and more.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 23 Mar. 2026
Predictably, our fellows were filleted by Republicans, just as Republicans would have been filleted by Democrats.
—Joe Soucheray, Twin Cities, 7 Mar. 2026
Herring cares deeply about his team, the fellows, the music and the community, Denève said.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
The impact of this approach can be seen in several initiatives that have emerged through fellows’ work across South Carolina.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fellows
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All the girls are now wearing little black shades and flipping their hair about maniacally with a pen in their mouth, while their boyfriends are in backwards Kangol flat-caps and riding bicycles.—
Daisy Jones,
Vogue,
26 Mar. 2026
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It's become a buzzword lobbed at bad bosses and ex-boyfriends, and leaders across the political spectrum.—
Emma Bowman,
NPR,
25 Mar. 2026
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Bondi was slated to appear before the committee on April 14 after the committee issued a subpoena for her testimony over the Department of Justice’s handling of the Epstein files amid mounting frustration over how the department managed and released materials tied to Epstein and his associates.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
2 Apr. 2026
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Maxwell told Blanche during the two-day interview there was no client list, no blackmail scheme and, to her knowledge, no high-profile Epstein associates who committed illicit acts in connection with his crimes.—
Ivan Pereira,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The thing is, Rooster got to know some of these guys personally.—
John Lauritsen,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Our guys were locked in and competing.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2026
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And this is certainly not the sort of outfit that does anything by halves—the four-floor spa is one of the city’s finest.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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Indiana responded with one of the most dominant halves in NCAA Tournament history, outscoring the Wolverines 57-33 to rally for an 86-68 victory in Philadelphia.—
Michael Marot,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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After more than 11 years with the Golden Police Department, Chief Joe Harvey was honored by colleagues, friends and family for his service and compassion.—
Karen Morfitt,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Vulnerable, voiceless elders in Miami-Dade who are removed from their homes for their own good will likely wind up in the hands of an Adult Protective Services supervisor promoted to a position of unparalleled power despite the objections of family members and whistleblowing colleagues.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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So are their girlfriends and wives, who support their beaus in stadiums and at home.—
Kate Hogan,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
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Despite some very not-so-subtle hints from yours truly, my past beaus have never gifted me a handbag on Valentine’s Day, either.—
Michelle Baricevic,
InStyle,
26 Jan. 2026
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Family and friends held a memorial last month, marking five years since the fatal shooting of Toledo.—
CBS Chicago Team,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Be patient with partners and close friends.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
6 Apr. 2026
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Cholesterol tends to be higher in females with FH than in males due to delayed diagnosis.—
Amy Brownstein,
Verywell Health,
1 Apr. 2026
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Several adults, including two people with strollers, and several other children, were nearby when two males approached the intersection on a moped, Tisch said.—
Jack Moore,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Fellows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fellows. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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