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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
ABC News, 25 May 2026
Nostalgic for many, this old-school spread can be made ahead and kept at the ready in the fellowship hall.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 24 May 2026
Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 18 June 2025
Guggenheim fellowships go to groundbreaking and innovative artists, writers, scholars, scientists and others.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 15 Apr. 2025
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Noun
He was granted a Guggenheim fellowship that year, and was inducted into the Downbeat Hall of Fame the next.
—ABC News, 25 May 2026
Nostalgic for many, this old-school spread can be made ahead and kept at the ready in the fellowship hall.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 24 May 2026
Verb
The Esserman Family Fund for Investigative Journalism also finances two investigative reporting fellowships for early-career reporters at the Miami Herald.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 18 June 2025
Guggenheim fellowships go to groundbreaking and innovative artists, writers, scholars, scientists and others.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 15 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fellowship
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As sociologist Douglas Ezzy once said, good interviews are about communion, not conquest.—
Ankolika De,
The Conversation,
19 May 2026
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The fantasy of safari is a quiet communion with nature, not crowds.—
Nicole Trilivas,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
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But snapping their 10-game losing streak with a 10-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday night felt like a huge weight lifted off the backs of an entire organization.—
Sahadev Sharma,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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International organizations have put the death toll at north of 7,000 as protests and state violence unfolded amid a communications blackout.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
27 May 2026
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Navigate the shifting dynamics in both friendships and relationships during the Libra moon.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
25 May 2026
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At the heart of this very British invasion’s appeal, beyond the revelatory historical detail and sharp insights, is the friendship and repartee between the two hosts.—
Sean Woods,
Rolling Stone,
25 May 2026
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Damon Virgo, of Valparaiso, was weighed down by several cords representing various honors he’s earned, including chemistry, math, biology, leadership and his fraternity.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2026
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Design Like other members of the elite retail fraternity—be it in fashion, horology, or real estate—Mercedes has found that its current customers desire increasingly overt forms of branding.—
Brett Berk,
Robb Report,
15 May 2026
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James Gray revisits his own past, and some of his favorite themes — the complexities of brotherhood, 1980s New York, loss of innocence — in Paper Tiger.—
Rachel Handler,
Vulture,
26 May 2026
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But with the passage of time, their relationship mutates from enmity and abuse to friendship and brotherhood.—
K.J. Yossman,
Variety,
26 May 2026
Verb
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Newton County received 117 calls to its 911 dispatch center after the tornado hit.—
Amy Lavalley,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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Apply to attend and receive Fortune’s editorial takeaways.—
Darlene Superville,
Fortune,
24 May 2026
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After prayers this morning, a group of Lebanese Americans marched in solidarity with Lebanon.—
Veronica Ortega,
CBS News,
27 May 2026
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The war started March 2 after Hezbollah fired rockets toward northern Israel in solidarity with Iran.—
Kareem Chehayeb,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
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Before heading home, stop at White House Subs, a local institution of oversized Italian subs.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 May 2026
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How, of all institutions, does a Holocaust Museum stay silent?—
Samuel S. Flax,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Fellowship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fellowship. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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