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
Contact a home health agency: Investigate options for getting personal care support, housekeeping assistance, and companionship.
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Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 17 June 2025
Research has shown that companionship, either from humans or other dogs, plays a big part in dogs’ happiness.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 June 2025
In a study published by Frontiers in Psychology, researchers found that frequent chatbot users reported emotional dependence, especially when using AI for companionship.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
Horses that are kept alone may also become stressed due to not receiving the benefits of equine companionship.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 June 2025
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Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 17 June 2025
Research has shown that companionship, either from humans or other dogs, plays a big part in dogs’ happiness.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 June 2025
In a study published by Frontiers in Psychology, researchers found that frequent chatbot users reported emotional dependence, especially when using AI for companionship.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
Horses that are kept alone may also become stressed due to not receiving the benefits of equine companionship.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for companionship
Noun
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By the end of the first episode of Beyond the Villa, which premiered last night, viewers finally learned why their favorite friendship was starting to crumble.—
Monique Wilson,
Glamour,
14 July 2025
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The Sharknado star reflected on the early days of his friendship with Doherty while starring together on Beverly Hills, 90210, which ran from 10 seasons from 1990 to 2000.—
Stephanie Wenger,
People.com,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Graduates emphasized the school's unique environment fostering brotherhood and celebrating Black identity.—
Krista Johnson,
The Courier-Journal,
2 July 2025
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Fraser depicts his bloody brotherhood with similar flair.—
Hamilton Cain,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2025
Noun
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However, the 6th District Court of Rhode Island declined to honor the detainer, releasing Mendoza without notifying ICE, forcing agents to locate and arrest him in the community.—
Stepheny Price , Bill Melugin,
FOXNews.com,
15 July 2025
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The new company will also feature an app which citizen journalists can use to submit stories from their communities.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Lines at Eli’s Bar B Que are commonplace, but so is an overwhelming sense of fellowship.—
Katie Strasberg Rousso,
Southern Living,
12 July 2025
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Dunn joined the Health Department in 2005 as a public health service officer after completing an epidemic intelligence service fellowship.—
Beth Warren,
The Tennessean,
11 July 2025
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But the commodification of intimacy creates troubling implications.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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With only eight expansive suites, the hotel offers an unmatched level of intimacy, with an ever-attentive team ready to assist guests during their stay by booking experiences ranging from a taco and Mezcal tour to hot air balloon rides over the ruins of Teotihuacán.—
Michaela Trimble,
Vogue,
13 July 2025
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While another private company, SpaceX, currently provides the only means for launching astronauts from U.S. soil, Oluseyi emphasized the importance of maintaining both public and private investment in space.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
15 July 2025
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Jacaranda Productions develops original content across theater, screen, online and immersive entertainment, operating as both a production company and incubator for emerging stories and talent.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
15 July 2025
Noun
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In my opinion, AI is the foundation of modern society, and its applications are expanding across a wide range of industries.—
Carmen Skipworth,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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These were not radical goals: why wouldn’t a healthier society benefit everyone?—
Deborah Williams
July 14,
Literary Hub,
14 July 2025
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Visitors are always welcome to join the event for a lively meeting filled with camaraderie, inspiring guest speakers, and a delicious lunch.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 July 2025
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But in recent times, the unity of the Clan has shown through more clearly, and that was on full display at the Garden, with camaraderie and love the themes, both explicitly from RZA’s interjections and implicitly from the support each member showed each other.—
Dan Rys,
Billboard,
17 July 2025
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“Companionship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/companionship. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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