friendship
noun
friend·ship
ˈfren(d)-ˌship 
1
: the state of being friends
they have a long-standing friendship
2
: the quality or state of being friendly : friendliness
the friendship shown him by his coworkers
3
obsolete
: aid
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Examples of friendship in a Sentence
a friendship between two countries
They have enjoyed many years of friendship.
He was encouraged by the friendship his coworkers showed him.
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Is there any greater comfort than being the beneficiary of such friendship?
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Walt Shelton, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
Rumor has it that this design was inspired by his friendship with fellow artist Marcel Duchamp, who was apparently an avid chess player.
—Rima Suqi, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Over the weekend, prosecutors claimed his friendship with an Argentinian waiter may have led to his death.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 20 Nov. 2024
Over the past several decades, though—and especially as a result of the pandemic—third places such as bars and cafés have begun playing a much smaller role in social life, depriving American adults of opportunities for chance encounters that can lead to friendships.
—Mikala Jamison, The Atlantic, 20 Nov. 2024
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Walt Shelton, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
Rumor has it that this design was inspired by his friendship with fellow artist Marcel Duchamp, who was apparently an avid chess player.
—Rima Suqi, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Over the weekend, prosecutors claimed his friendship with an Argentinian waiter may have led to his death.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 20 Nov. 2024
Over the past several decades, though—and especially as a result of the pandemic—third places such as bars and cafés have begun playing a much smaller role in social life, depriving American adults of opportunities for chance encounters that can lead to friendships.
—Mikala Jamison, The Atlantic, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Friendship.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/friendship. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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friendship
noun
friend·ship
ˈfren(d)-ˌship
: the state of being friends
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