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as in communion
a friendly relationship marked by ready communication and mutual understanding
the new counselor is eager to develop a trustful fellowship with the troubled teens seeking help at the center
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as in organization
a group of persons formally joined together for some common interest
a fellowship of physicians dedicated to administering medical aid without regard to politics
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as in friendship
kindly concern, interest, or support
this music festival would not have been a success without the fellowship of many people in the community
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as in fraternity
the body of people in a profession or field of activity
members of a law firm who violated just about every ethical principle that the legal fellowship holds dear
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as in brotherhood
the feeling of closeness and friendship that exists between companions
the fellowship that exists among members of a college fraternity
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Recent Examples of fellowship
News Desk, Artforum, 28 May 2025
Nearly two-thirds of fellowship alumni joined the nuclear workforce.
—Davis Winkie, USA Today, 19 May 2025
News Desk, Artforum, 13 Mar. 2025
International music fellowships Montalvo Arts Center has selected 25 musicians and composers from around the world for its Sally and Don Lucas Artists Program, a three-month fellowship for emerging artists.
—Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2025
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Noun
The quintet will additionally be featured in Shift Space, the fellowship’s annual online publication.
—News Desk, Artforum, 28 May 2025
Nearly two-thirds of fellowship alumni joined the nuclear workforce.
—Davis Winkie, USA Today, 19 May 2025
Verb
In 1999, Scofidio and Renfro were awarded Macarthur Foundation fellowships, paving the way for other architects, including Samuel Mockbee and Jeanne Gang, who later won the prestigious fellowships.
—News Desk, Artforum, 13 Mar. 2025
International music fellowships Montalvo Arts Center has selected 25 musicians and composers from around the world for its Sally and Don Lucas Artists Program, a three-month fellowship for emerging artists.
—Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fellowship
Noun
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Even some of my own family members have opted out of attending weekly mass, and missing out on receiving communion.—
Laura Castañeda,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2025
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David Ramos / Getty Images 5d ago / 2:53 AM PDT Share Pope Leo XIV receives communion Freddie Clayton The Sistine Chapel Choir leads the congregation in the Credo, before people in the crowd turn to each other to offer the sign of peace, many of them turning to shake hands with one another.—
NBC News,
NBC news,
18 May 2025
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For organizations struggling with capacity or skill gaps, CTEM can deliver actionable insights and reduce noise, helping SOC teams become more effective.—
Seemant Sehgal,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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This was just one gathering that Coastal Kids, a 20-year-old organization, has hosted for families to provide an increased sense of community for these families of seriously ill kids, who often don’t get as many opportunities to socialize.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
16 June 2025
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The lounge space — accounting for about 10% of the building — is intended to build community and friendships which UConn believes is essential to academic success.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
8 June 2025
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For example, developing social skills builds leadership, friendship, social comfort, and peer relationship skills.—
Davon Loeb,
Parents,
7 June 2025
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The project is described as a fish-out-of-water comedy that follows two hard-partying fraternity brothers who pose as middle school camp counselors to work off community service and salvage their senior year.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
27 May 2025
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Several members of the fraternity jumped in to save the six students, according to Sigma Pi’s Cal State Fullerton chapter.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
23 May 2025
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Hip-Hop legends Snoop Dogg and Warren G have shared a brotherhood that dates back decades — from their early days in Long Beach to their rise during the golden era of West Coast rap.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
15 May 2025
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And this isn't some kind of cute, charming way to pose the nomination pool as this brotherhood of men.—
H. Alan Scott,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
Verb
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The confident presenter who delivers polished but superficial analysis frequently receives more positive evaluation than the thoughtful introvert who offers deeper insights with less theatrical flair.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Reddit users couldn't stop crying after reading the instructions a cook received for a delivery order, which turned out to be for a dog's last meal.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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The lack of bloody clashes in those cities after October 7th suggests that the Hamas attack didn’t inflame the same divisions, and might even have initially fostered solidarity across ethnic lines.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
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In arresting Huerta, that solidarity has been supercharged.—
Anita Chabria,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2025
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Aurélien Colson, from the same institute, told Newsweek that Putin's response will be primarily military, but his options are limited to missile and drone attacks on Ukrainian cities.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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Bengio also serves as scientific director at Mila (Montreal Institute for Learning Algorithms), an AI research institute.—
Leslie Katz,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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“Fellowship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fellowship. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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