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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
Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Mar. 2025
Pompeo’s fellowship was first announced in the Wall Street Journal, which reported he is expected to focus on diplomacy, decision-making and organizational leadership.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 24 Feb. 2025
Karen K. Ho, ARTnews.com, 1 Aug. 2024
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
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Noun
This reporting was done as part of a fellowship with the Association of Health Care Journalists supported by The Commonwealth Fund.
—Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Mar. 2025
Pompeo’s fellowship was first announced in the Wall Street Journal, which reported he is expected to focus on diplomacy, decision-making and organizational leadership.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 24 Feb. 2025
Verb
The building will undergo restoration work before the trust plans to expand programming, including annual residency fellowships for artists, architects, students and scholars focused on the preservation of modern buildings.
—Karen K. Ho, ARTnews.com, 1 Aug. 2024
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fellowship
Noun
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That effort at communion is a holy, humanistic act.—
Daniel Engber,
The Atlantic,
3 Mar. 2025
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Here, luxury is synonymous with privacy, intentionality, and unparalleled communion with nature.—
Ashlee Marie Preston,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The organization advocated for racial uplift and social justice for the African American community.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Mar. 2025
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Economic downturns, shifting market conditions and other unforeseen disruptions can quickly put financial strain on an organization.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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The perfect mixture At first glance, Chrono Trigger might look like a fairly stereotypical RPG, from the themes about the power of friendship to the quirky non-human party members.—
Hayes Madsen,
Rolling Stone,
16 Mar. 2025
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The two girls struck up a friendship on the spot, and when Gladys expressed keen interest in deer hunting, Mamie invited her on a hunt.—
Ben East,
Outdoor Life,
14 Mar. 2025
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Dating back to 2013, the fraternity of number-one picks includes a few hits but a lot more misses.—
Daniel R. Epstein,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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It's been two weeks since a Louisiana student pledging to a fraternity was rushed to the emergency room and later died, and now, three people have been charged.—
Saleen Martin,
USA TODAY,
12 Mar. 2025
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The golf influencer community seems to be a great brotherhood where everyone admires and supports each other.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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Basketball: Mikal Bridges, Josh Hart and a brotherhood forged by competition.—
Natasha Frost,
New York Times,
2 Jan. 2025
Verb
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On Monday, the Sixers announced that George recently received injections in both his left adductor muscle and left knee, so his season is now over after 41 games.—
Bryan Toporek,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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Lehman received a 13-year sentence and Brittian received 13.25 years, according to a release from the state attorney’s office.—
Silas Morgan,
Orlando Sentinel,
18 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Masked peaceful protesters in solidarity with Palestine, many of whom are Jewish and/or Black, are not a threat to Jewish safety.—
Nikki Morse,
Baltimore Sun,
16 Mar. 2025
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Cars honked in support as demonstrators, many wearing red in union solidarity, held signs denouncing Trump and the billionaire Elon Musk.—
Jonathan Shorman,
Kansas City Star,
15 Mar. 2025
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The Trump administration has already roiled the scientific community with efforts to slash support at major research institutes, including those at public universities.—
Alejandra O’Connell-Domenech,
The Hill,
13 Mar. 2025
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The information about the institute which has avoided the memory hole just sits there, though this makes some of it glow brighter.—
Jackson Arn,
The New Yorker,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Fellowship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fellowship. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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