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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Platforms offer video visits, medication management, and virtual companionship.
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Joseph Coughlin, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
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To be fair, most critics of A.I. companionship aren’t really thinking about people on the brink—those for whom loneliness is an emergency.
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Joseph Coughlin, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
Man’s best friend could provide more than just companionship.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2025
To be fair, most critics of A.I. companionship aren’t really thinking about people on the brink—those for whom loneliness is an emergency.
—Paul Bloom, New Yorker, 14 July 2025
Playful, affectionate, and highly intelligent, Rocco thrives with active guardians who can provide him with both structure and companionship.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 4 July 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 25 Jul. 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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