companionship
noun
com·pan·ion·ship
kəm-ˈpan-yən-ˌship 
: the fellowship existing among companions : company
Examples of companionship in a Sentence
They missed the companionship of longtime friends after moving to California.
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One of the most disruptive was Pablo Berger’s 2023 film Robot Dreams, a dialogue-free story of companionship between a dog and a robot living in Manhattan.
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Ryan Fleming, Deadline, 21 May 2025
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—Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 May 2025
Likely, this treasured sense of companionship is rooted in the highly voluntary nature of friendship.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025
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Ryan Fleming, Deadline, 21 May 2025
This engaging session will explore the profound impact of companionship on seniors, highlighting innovative approaches to fostering emotional and physical well-being.
—Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 May 2025
Likely, this treasured sense of companionship is rooted in the highly voluntary nature of friendship.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025
Rather than navigating a difficult but necessary conversation or making an effort to win someone’s trust, there’s the temptation to turn instead to the chatbot for companionship.
—Kim Samuel, Time, 14 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for companionship
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“Companionship.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/companionship. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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companionship
noun
com·pan·ion·ship
kəm-ˈpan-yən-ˌship
: the good feeling that comes from being with someone else
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