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
The lawsuit over Bryan’s death seeks more than $50,000 in damages for loss of companionship and protection, mental pain and suffering, funeral expenses, medical expenses and more, the complaint shows.
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Julia Marnin, Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2025
Not wanting Roan to go too long without the comfort of canine companionship, Ruth started searching for a new rescue dog with her son.
—Kelli Bender, People.com, 30 Jan. 2025
As technology evolves, so too does our understanding of companionship.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 25 Jan. 2025
Throughout the years, watching their friendship has shaped Jordan and Tara’s understanding of love and companionship.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 10 Feb. 2025
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Julia Marnin, Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2025
Not wanting Roan to go too long without the comfort of canine companionship, Ruth started searching for a new rescue dog with her son.
—Kelli Bender, People.com, 30 Jan. 2025
As technology evolves, so too does our understanding of companionship.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 25 Jan. 2025
Throughout the years, watching their friendship has shaped Jordan and Tara’s understanding of love and companionship.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 10 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for companionship
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In With Love, Markle is joined by celebrity friends like Roy Choi, Mindy Kaling, and Alice Waters, who share personal tips and tricks, as Markle showcases the joys of cooking, gardening, entertaining, and friendship.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
4 Mar. 2025
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So will Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time … in Hollywood, which finds the director — once an indie interloper, now an industry veteran — re-creating the Los Angeles of his youth and using a story of a friendship, aging, and insecurity to reflect on a moment of tremendous change in film history.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
3 Mar. 2025
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The golf influencer community seems to be a great brotherhood where everyone admires and supports each other.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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Basketball: Mikal Bridges, Josh Hart and a brotherhood forged by competition.—
Natasha Frost,
New York Times,
2 Jan. 2025
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Maternal care deserts increase risk for women, babies North Shore, which has been a lifeline for surrounding communities for more than 70 years, has seen trouble brewing for months.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
4 Mar. 2025
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Land & Life has prioritized human and wildlife well-being since its inception, proving that conservation and community empowerment can go hand in hand.—
Jordi Lippe-McGraw,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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She was inspired to support students after losing her best friend from high school who died at 30 just a year after earning his fellowship to become a doctor.—
C. R. Walker,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Feb. 2025
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The exercise was supposed to be a culmination of training conducted over weeks by eight international fellowship program firefighters, the warrant read.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
22 Feb. 2025
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From accusations over blackface to debates over artificial intelligence and the role of intimacy coordinators, this year's Oscars have sparked widespread conversations inside and outside Hollywood.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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Instead, Baker and his partner Quan worked as the intimacy coordinators on the set.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
2 Mar. 2025
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Armstrong, whose company helped the crypto sector raise and direct $250 million into the 2024 election cycle, outpacing Wall Street banks and the oil industry, has been instrumental in shaping the new administration’s approach to digital assets.—
MacKenzie Sigalos,
CNBC,
7 Mar. 2025
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The announcement of the new Chinese company comes as Jia Zhangke‘s latest film, the Cannes 2024 Palme d’Or contender Caught By The Tides, gears up for its U.S. release in May 9, via Sideshow and Janus Films.—
Liz Shackleton,
Deadline,
7 Mar. 2025
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Ultimately, those who carve out their own path rather than following society’s expectations tend to experience greater long-term fulfilment.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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What began as vigils for the dead have led to four months of near-daily protests that have drawn in large swaths of Serbian society and reached every corner of the Balkan nation.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN,
4 Mar. 2025
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Instead, focus on lighthearted, universally relatable humor that enhances camaraderie.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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The teamwork and camaraderie between her and Jonny were truly heartfelt.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
8 Mar. 2025
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“Companionship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/companionship. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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