as in friendship
the feeling of closeness and friendship that exists between companions
They missed the companionship of longtime friends after moving to California.
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Recent Examples of companionship
According to My Moving Reviews, living with a friend fosters companionship, shared responsibilities and opportunities to create lasting memories.
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Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
Aibos are popular with seniors in Japan, offering interactivity and companionship without requiring the level of care of a real dog.
—IEEE Spectrum, 9 Dec. 2024
With tech companies offering an ever growing number of virtual companionships, ChatGPT released a new phone number for calls and messages this week.
—Dr. Tal Patalon, Md, Llb, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Archaeological remains uncovered in Alaska push the timeline of our canine companionship back about 2,000 years earlier than previously recorded in North or South America.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 4 Dec. 2024
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Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
Aibos are popular with seniors in Japan, offering interactivity and companionship without requiring the level of care of a real dog.
—IEEE Spectrum, 9 Dec. 2024
With tech companies offering an ever growing number of virtual companionships, ChatGPT released a new phone number for calls and messages this week.
—Dr. Tal Patalon, Md, Llb, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Archaeological remains uncovered in Alaska push the timeline of our canine companionship back about 2,000 years earlier than previously recorded in North or South America.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 4 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for companionship
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The answer will depend on the closeness of the friendship and the extent, and frequency, of the imposition.Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2025
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More than anything, these two seemingly diametrically opposed ride-or-dies inspire nostalgia for the female friendships from Rae’s previous projects, from Molly and Issa in Insecure to Shawna and Mia in the canceled-too-soon show Rap Sh!t.Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Jan. 2025
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Rio Hondo, win or lose, is a brotherhood, Carson said.Benjamin Royer, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
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As a youngster, to be a part of a brotherhood, especially as an only child, was special to me.Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 12 Dec. 2024
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People who’ve lost their homes or community might be doing this a lot in the coming months.Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Jan. 2025
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The boot camp offers high-intensity workouts, coaching and a supportive community focused on building strength, endurance and confidence, according to the boot camp’s owners.Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Jan. 2025
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The foundation additionally announced interdisciplinary artist and educator Derek Fordjour and photographer and feminist activist Scheherazade Tillet as the recipients of its 2025 art fellowships.News Desk, Artforum, 15 Jan. 2025
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Schwarzman Scholars, one of the world’s most prestigious graduate fellowships, has announced its recipients for 2025-26.Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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Edging, the practice of building up to orgasm and then pausing, is becoming super popular as a way to heighten intimacy and deepen pleasure.Dominique Fluker, Essence, 7 Jan. 2025
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Otherwise, expect men to be bad at intimacy when mediated through virtual reality, telepathy, and whatever else comes next.Matthew Schnipper, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2025
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In the last year, small businesses received an average of 44 applications for every opening, compared with 40 applications for every vacancy at a larger company.Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 6 Jan. 2025
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These high-quality, immersive games show the company’s passion for innovation. WMS Harry E. Williams founded WMS (Williams Manufacturing Company) in 1943.Matthew Gover, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
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These are not soft subjects and creativity is crucial to the future of our society and also, significantly to our economy.Ellise Shafer, Variety, 16 Jan. 2025
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In many countries plunged into war, the causalities include civil society.Karl Vick, TIME, 16 Jan. 2025
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Trump has retained a close circle of aides since leaving office, with that group building a strong sense of camaraderie and trust after sticking by Trump during his brief time in the political wilderness.Brett Samuels, The Hill, 7 Jan. 2025
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Teammates noticed and gushed about Daniels’ work ethic, poise and camaraderie from the jump.Ben Standig, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
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“Companionship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/companionship. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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