friendship
noun
friend·ship
ˈfren(d)-ˌship 
1
: the state of being friends
they have a long-standing friendship
2
: the quality or state of being friendly : friendliness
the friendship shown him by his coworkers
3
obsolete
: aid
Examples of friendship in a Sentence
a friendship between two countries
They have enjoyed many years of friendship.
He was encouraged by the friendship his coworkers showed him.
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Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
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
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
With over 2,000 comments on the Instagram video, many people hailed the lasting friendship Ritchie made.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 May 2025
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“Friendship.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/friendship. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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friendship
noun
friend·ship
ˈfren(d)-ˌship
: the state of being friends
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