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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
Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 29 Jan. 2025
Successfully completing my educational journey through medical school, residency, and fellowship.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 29 Jan. 2025
Danielle Douglas-Gabriel, Washington Post, 9 July 2024
Included among the recipients are small and midsize organizations as well as museums or university galleries; additional support was awarded to six curatorial research fellowships.
—News Desk, Artforum, 27 June 2024
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Noun
Since its inception in 2017, the fellowship has granted over $450,000 to more than 50 filmmakers.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 29 Jan. 2025
Successfully completing my educational journey through medical school, residency, and fellowship.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 29 Jan. 2025
Verb
Universities could also learn from law firms that have shifted the focus of their diversity fellowships from an applicant’s race to their commitment to equity, said Yoshino, the NYU School of Law professor.
—Danielle Douglas-Gabriel, Washington Post, 9 July 2024
Included among the recipients are small and midsize organizations as well as museums or university galleries; additional support was awarded to six curatorial research fellowships.
—News Desk, Artforum, 27 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fellowship
Noun
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Without playing psychologist, your songs may welcome audiences and use their voices expansively, but your lyrics focus on loneliness and seeking communion.—
A.D. Amorosi,
Variety,
31 Jan. 2025
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The country even has a capybara hotel for closer communion with the animals.—
Gary Shteyngart,
The New Yorker,
27 Jan. 2025
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Improving these areas is a cost- and time-efficient strategy that increases overall workflow and efficiency in the organization.—
Kody Boye,
USA TODAY,
28 Feb. 2025
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The speed of funding is especially critical to SMBs, who generally lack the organization and human resources to anticipate needs into the more distant future.—
Rohit Arora,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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In With Love, Markle is joined by celebrity friends like Roy Choi, Mindy Kaling, and Alice Waters, who share personal tips and tricks, as Markle showcases the joys of cooking, gardening, entertaining, and friendship.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
4 Mar. 2025
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The musical explores the power of friendship, acceptance and standing up for what is right, set to a soundtrack of songs performed by Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo.—
USA TODAY,
USA TODAY,
3 Mar. 2025
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Listen to this article A Southern University student has died following an off-campus ritual with the Omega Psi Phi fraternity.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
28 Feb. 2025
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Sigma Alpha Epsilon’s national organization and fraternity chapter did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.—
Julia Bonavita,
Fox News,
26 Feb. 2025
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With the group’s strength in mind, the Backstreet Boys see the residency is a reminder of their legacy and their 32-year brotherhood.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
18 Feb. 2025
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Featuring some larger-than-life characters, Sirianni has helped mold this consortium of talent into a brotherhood and a winning machine.—
Ben Morse,
CNN,
8 Feb. 2025
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Colón received over 525,000 votes, and the statehood referendum received over 600,000 votes.—
Van Hipp,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Mar. 2025
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Fans who attended a game Feb. 22 against the Utah Hockey Club received an Armenian scarf.—
Ryan Morik,
Fox News,
6 Mar. 2025
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Sticking with his unofficial uniform of a military-style casual attire, the Ukrainian leader’s preferred style is an act of solidarity to the Ukrainian soldiers, who are defending their country against Russian forces.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
WWD,
5 Mar. 2025
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Zelensky had eschewed a suit in favor of his typical war-time outfit of a black sweater with two buttons that featured the Ukrainian trident, cargo pants and boots - worn as a show of solidarity with his soldiers who have risked their lives on the frontline.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
5 Mar. 2025
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According to Fifty Grande, the cast and crew filmed the portions of the episode at the institute in just one day in February 2023.—
Erica Marrison,
People.com,
1 Mar. 2025
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Parts of the collection have been exhibited in top institutions like the Art institute of Chicago, National Gallery of Art Washington DC, the Royal Academy London, and the Prado in Madrid.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Fellowship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fellowship. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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