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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
Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 5 May 2025
His fellowship in vascular and endovascular medicine was completed at Brown University Health in Providence, Rhode Island.
—Christin Lazerus, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2025
Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2025
The conversation featured filmmakers who had been supported by the Adobe Film & TV Fund, an initiative dedicated to helping underrepresented creators and filmmakers find career opportunities through a variety of different programs, including the Latinx House, Gold House, and Ignite fellowships.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 29 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Nicholl fellows receive support from AMPAS and mentorship from an Academy member throughout their fellowship year.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 5 May 2025
His fellowship in vascular and endovascular medicine was completed at Brown University Health in Providence, Rhode Island.
—Christin Lazerus, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2025
Verb
International music fellowships Montalvo Arts Center has selected 25 musicians and composers from around the world for its Sally and Don Lucas Artists Program, a three-month fellowship for emerging artists.
—Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2025
The conversation featured filmmakers who had been supported by the Adobe Film & TV Fund, an initiative dedicated to helping underrepresented creators and filmmakers find career opportunities through a variety of different programs, including the Latinx House, Gold House, and Ignite fellowships.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 29 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fellowship
Noun
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Beyond, two men in straw hats share a skiff, an image of blissful communion.—
James Meyer,
Artforum,
1 May 2025
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Courtesy of La Loma Lodge At dinner on the day before my communion with the universe, the chatter among our group (representing Canada, Brazil, the UK, three different time zones of the U.S., and Germany) had turned to the afternoon and full-day excursions that La Loma offers.—
Billie Cohen,
AFAR Media,
30 Apr. 2025
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About one-third of Americans still believed the election was stolen from Trump in Sept. 2023 and a majority of the believers are Republican, according to a survey of about 2,500 adults from the nonprofit, nonpartisan organization Public Religion Research Institute.—
Kayla Jimenez,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Lead by Experimentation: Signal to your organization that learning matters more than immediate perfection.—
Kathleen Walch,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Kate Hudson and Mindy Kaling’s friendship began in classic Hollywood fashion: while being snubbed at an Oscar party.—
Kara Warner,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2025
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Here’s to the end of a wild ride—and the beginning of friendships and lessons that will last a lifetime.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
27 May 2025
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The ceremony was open to all graduates and Washington’s fraternity encouraged students to wear items signifying their identity or culture.—
Nicquel Terry Ellis,
CNN Money,
24 May 2025
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Daniel was studying computer science and is survived by his mother, according to the fraternity.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
23 May 2025
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But with first pitch approaching and their kids in the crowd, both planned on putting jokes and their brotherhood aside in search of wins.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
20 May 2025
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Anastasio’s musical brotherhood since the populist ballot opened up in February.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
22 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Taxpayers who do not receive an ERC refund will either receive a notice of disallowance or nothing at all.—
Guinevere Moore,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2025
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After the October 7 massacre, the Houthis in Yemen began attacking American naval vessels and conducting missile strikes on Israel in solidarity with Hamas.—
Daniel Byman,
The Atlantic,
24 May 2025
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Efforts like Van Jones’ Exodus coalition, which brings Black and Jewish leaders together to confront rising hate and promote mutual understanding, offer a blueprint for the kind of solidarity this moment demands.—
Jay Rosenzweig,
Time,
22 May 2025
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In December 2023, the organization sued the city over another panhandling ordinance that applied to the downtown core — an ordinance that had been declared unconstitutional in 2017, according to a press release from the institute.—
Vivienne Serret,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2025
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The $34 million in private funds will be used to endow the various components of the new institute.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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“Fellowship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fellowship. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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