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as in boyfriend
a male romantic companion
most of the players were bringing their fellows to the banquet in the clubhouse after the tennis tournament
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as in associate
a person frequently seen in the company of another
the singer's fellows were rumored to have ties to organized crime
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as in half
either of a pair matched in one or more qualities
one ice skate isn't much good without its fellow
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as in equivalent
one that is equal to another in status, achievement, or value
he is well regarded as a chemist by his fellows in the field
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Recent Examples of fellow
Sitting at Nobu Malibu, an upscale beachfront restaurant in Southern California, Washington Capitals left winger Alex Ovechkin interrogated fellow all-time hockey great Wayne Gretzky.
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Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 7 Mar. 2025
Along with her relationship with fellow board members, Henyard’s support among Dolton residents also took a nosedive.
—Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2025
Kanye West called out Bhad Bhabie over her diss track aimed at fellow rapper Alabama Barker.
—Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
The outlet named its first round of two-year fellows in July 2023 and the second class in May 2024.
—Sara Fischer, Axios, 25 Feb. 2025
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Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 7 Mar. 2025
Along with her relationship with fellow board members, Henyard’s support among Dolton residents also took a nosedive.
—Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2025
Kanye West called out Bhad Bhabie over her diss track aimed at fellow rapper Alabama Barker.
—Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
The outlet named its first round of two-year fellows in July 2023 and the second class in May 2024.
—Sara Fischer, Axios, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fellow
Noun
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In it, Gaga says goodbye to her boyfriend (played by Hernández) before getting on a plane to Paris to follow her dreams as a chef.—
Rosa Escandon,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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Defendants said the relationship gave Willis a financial interest in prosecuting the case because of the compensation her boyfriend received.—
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9 Mar. 2025
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Chaos ensues when Vincent’s disowned son Rocco, his girlfriend Marina and Vincent’s ex-wife Ruth abruptly show up to spoil the festivities with an ominous warning: Vincent’s former associate and famed gangster Leftie, and his new sidekick Lonnie, are coming for them.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
28 Feb. 2025
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In the Netflix series Zero Day, Roger Carlson (played by Jesse Plemons) is a key figure in the tech world and a close associate of De Niro's George Mullen.—
Ally Neagen,
Glamour,
27 Feb. 2025
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According to the Chicopee Police Department, authorities at 12:30 a.m. Sunday received a 911 call reporting that a male was seen in the Connecticut River off of Walter Street.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2025
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The videos, filmed between January 16 to 27, show at least two great arguses, a male and a female.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
10 Mar. 2025
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Liquidity will still come, likely in the second half of 2025, when the SEC relaxes some rules and the Magnificent 7 begin to buy.—
Dan Primack,
Axios,
27 Feb. 2025
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Beauty companies have noted a slowdown since the beginning of the second half of 2024, which has continue into the first quarter of 2025, weighed down by the ongoing weakness of the Chinese market, and inventory reductions in the U.S. and in travel retail.—
Jennifer Weil,
WWD,
27 Feb. 2025
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Jenner has consistently supported her auteur beau’s press tour for his Bob Dylan biopic, A Complete Unknown—including the awards circuit.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
25 Feb. 2025
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Jenner also attended the afterparty of the Los Angeles A Complete Unknown premiere in December, mingling with her beau’s co-stars and leaving the function with him hand-in-hand.—
Esther Kang,
People.com,
24 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The blockchain idea is being pushed, a HUD official told colleagues, by Irving Dennis.—
Jesse Coburn,
ProPublica,
7 Mar. 2025
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Suddenly, the people around them—friends, family, even colleagues—start reacting with frustration, guilt-tripping or outright resistance.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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This, again, is about getting the right guy for an important role.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Mar. 2025
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And that was done mostly wordlessly in a drugged stupor, so that was always going to be a challenge, not to just be the boring guy falling asleep.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
EW.com,
10 Mar. 2025
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What a rare and thrilling opportunity to watch Chris Pratt exchange snarky but affectionate banter with a small, smart-mouthed CGI companion!—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
7 Mar. 2025
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Like the fictional character, Suchet is a genial, cordial and elegantly enthusiastic companion and guide.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Fellow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fellow. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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