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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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2
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
Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 15 Apr. 2025
The decision led to cancellation of meetings including study sections, which review the applications for NIH fellowships and grants.
—Ailia Zehra, The Hill, 8 Feb. 2025
Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 17 July 2025
Write it as an invitation in your corporate fellowship.
—Ken Polk, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
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Noun
Guggenheim fellowships go to groundbreaking and innovative artists, writers, scholars, scientists and others.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 15 Apr. 2025
The decision led to cancellation of meetings including study sections, which review the applications for NIH fellowships and grants.
—Ailia Zehra, The Hill, 8 Feb. 2025
Verb
Lilly Wachowski’s Anarchists United Foundation is making moves on the grant and fellowship front.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 17 July 2025
Write it as an invitation in your corporate fellowship.
—Ken Polk, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fellowship
Noun
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Coffee and communion are at the heart of Convivio, and its fried corn empanadas, with chicken, potatoes and peppers, were an ideal snack for this Chilean reporter.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
31 July 2025
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Janessa Fuentes of Palmetto Bay, who has been to many parties there as well as sharing quiet dinners with her husband, was determined to celebrate her daughter’s communion at Caffe Vialetto.—
Connie Ogle
July 17,
Miami Herald,
17 July 2025
Noun
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Inside Southwest Detroit is a collection of different organizations that use arts and culture as community development tools, and runs a blog called the Southwest Detroiter.—
Aurora Sousanis,
Freep.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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While the annual Rides N’ School Supplies car show remains the centerpiece, the organization’s reach extends far beyond a single day.—
Melissa Noel,
Essence,
2 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Daryl and Carol have taken fans on an unforgettable and intensely human journey of challenge, survival, hope and friendship, and the response from fans, from the very first moments of The Walking Dead, has been remarkable.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
25 July 2025
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As for the podcast, their on-air chemistry is the product of 18 years of friendship.—
Colin Wrenn,
Denver Post,
25 July 2025
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But in the early days, the top floor of 57 Broadway housed a small creative fraternity.—
Henry Wiencek
July 22,
Literary Hub,
22 July 2025
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While studying economics at Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Virginia, two fraternity brothers ahead of him went to work for Wachovia (which was acquired by Wells Fargo in 2008).—
Brandon Kochkodin,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
Noun
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The pull of the brotherhood, the pull of the purpose, is that powerful.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
28 July 2025
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The passing of the Thorntons’ parents, six months apart in 2021 and 2022, further tested their resilience and strengthened their brotherhood.—
Carl Lamarre,
Billboard,
21 July 2025
Verb
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Homes are selling close to list price, with sellers receiving 98.6% on average.—
Matthew Glowicki,
The Courier-Journal,
29 July 2025
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This same study highlighted how this is money left on the table, as 66% of those who negotiated their salary received an increase.—
Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
Noun
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On TikTok, Latino creators and activists called on Black creators and community members to protest and stand in solidarity.—
Meagan Jordan,
Rolling Stone,
14 July 2025
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At the heart of that solidarity and camaraderie is za’atar.—
Chelsea Davis,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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The signing ceremony, between the CNC’s Bruel and BFI director BFI Chief Executive Ben Roberts, was preceded by a tour of the institute’s BFI Southbank home.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
9 July 2025
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This new one is a slim shot from CLASH, about a man recovering from a foot injury and remembering his time working for an institute that studied (among other things) black holes.—
Drew Broussard
July 8,
Literary Hub,
8 July 2025
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“Fellowship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fellowship. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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