companionship

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noun com·pan·ion·ship \ kəm-ˈpan-yən-ˌship \

Definition of companionship

:the fellowship existing among companions :company

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Examples of companionship in a Sentence

the widow's pet cats provided her with her only companionship

Recent Examples of companionship from the Web

The kinds of robots already available include models that drive, provide pet-like social companionship and greet customers.

— cynthia matuszek, Smithsonian, "How Robots Could Help the Elderly Age In Their Homes," 29 Aug. 2017
According to TMZ, which obtained a copy of the lawsuit, Linda Barson is seeking unspecified damages for loss of companionship for both her and her family, loss of earnings, pain and suffering, and medical and funeral expenses.

— matt bonesteel, chicagotribune.com, "Venus Williams 'heartbroken' by car accident that led to man's death," 2 July 2017
At the Center for Great Apes in Central Florida, the primate population finds companionship with their own, often for the first time, said founder Patti Ragan.

— by brooke henderson, miamiherald, "Michael Jackson’s chimp, Bubbles, is a painter. And he’s getting his own show," 28 June 2017
Companionship is rich, though September calls for a solo mission.

— Philly.com, "Horoscopes: Wednesday, June 28, 2017," 28 June 2017
Non-economic damages cover losses that are hard to put a dollar amount on such as suffering, loss of a limb, pain, and loss of companionship.

— michelle andrews, Kaiser Health News, "House Seeks To Cap Malpractice Awards As Part Of Health Care Update," 27 June 2017
Instead, a stuffed animal friend is placed in the cage to provide companionship.

— suzanne baker, Naperville Sun, "Hawk nestling gets new room to roost," 27 June 2017
The two developed a lifelong companionship, and during his time at Haystack Mr. Berensohn began to develop his philosophy of ceramics as a noncommercial enterprise that can foster human development and unlock human potential.

— jonathan wolfe, New York Times, "Paulus Berensohn, a Dancer Who Pivoted to Pottery, Dies at 84," 22 June 2017
Having a dog—or working with animals—comes with all sorts of rewards, in the form of enthusiastic greetings, unswerving loyalty and wet-nosed companionship.

— Esquire, "Here's How to Finally Get Pet Smells Out of Your Car," 21 June 2017

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