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as in communion
a friendly relationship marked by ready communication and mutual understanding
the new counselor is eager to develop a trustful fellowship with the troubled teens seeking help at the center
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as in organization
a group of persons formally joined together for some common interest
a fellowship of physicians dedicated to administering medical aid without regard to politics
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as in friendship
kindly concern, interest, or support
this music festival would not have been a success without the fellowship of many people in the community
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as in fraternity
the body of people in a profession or field of activity
members of a law firm who violated just about every ethical principle that the legal fellowship holds dear
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as in brotherhood
the feeling of closeness and friendship that exists between companions
the fellowship that exists among members of a college fraternity
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Recent Examples of fellowship
Matt Grobar, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2025
The goal is to maximize gift aid — money that doesn’t need to be paid back, such as scholarships, fellowships and grants — and minimize loans that will need to be repaid with interest.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 29 Apr. 2025
Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2025
The conversation featured filmmakers who had been supported by the Adobe Film & TV Fund, an initiative dedicated to helping underrepresented creators and filmmakers find career opportunities through a variety of different programs, including the Latinx House, Gold House, and Ignite fellowships.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 29 Jan. 2025
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Noun
As part of the fellowship, each fellow will receive a $20,000 grant and will be paired with an entertainment industry professional who will provide mentorship and creative support to further develop their projects.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2025
The goal is to maximize gift aid — money that doesn’t need to be paid back, such as scholarships, fellowships and grants — and minimize loans that will need to be repaid with interest.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 29 Apr. 2025
Verb
International music fellowships Montalvo Arts Center has selected 25 musicians and composers from around the world for its Sally and Don Lucas Artists Program, a three-month fellowship for emerging artists.
—Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2025
The conversation featured filmmakers who had been supported by the Adobe Film & TV Fund, an initiative dedicated to helping underrepresented creators and filmmakers find career opportunities through a variety of different programs, including the Latinx House, Gold House, and Ignite fellowships.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 29 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fellowship
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Unlike Francis, Cardinal Aveline has refrained from openly taking stands on contentious issues within the church such as the blessing of gay couples or giving communion to divorced people, both of which Francis allowed.—
Emma Bubola,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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In keeping with tradition, the Mass will include a homily and communion and end with a final commendation and farewell.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
26 Apr. 2025
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Kids Quilt Kamp is funded through donations to Calico Cut-Ups Quilt Guild, a 501-C3 non-profit organization.—
Deb Harvell,
Arkansas Online,
11 May 2025
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This strategy supports organizations in achieving faster innovation cycles and maintaining a competitive edge in their respective industries.—
Gene Marks,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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However, Levi wants to stay and even forms a friendship with Vito, the most eccentric kid of all, who happens to be Marenka's son.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
15 May 2025
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And President Trump shows that friendship each and every day.—
Amira El-Fekki,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 May 2025
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Mason Greve, of Valparaiso, commuted for his first three years and lived in a fraternity house his final year.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2025
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Worn by graduating seniors, athletes, and fraternity members, varsity jackets have long been a fashionable choice for bold expression on campus.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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That sense of brotherhood and trust extended to the bond between Cole and Liu.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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The creativity the brothers bring from four decades of producing concerts and exploring design around the world while touring has injected a fresh perspective to HGTV, while their brotherhood has endeared them to viewers.—
Leena Tailor,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Apr. 2025
Verb
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What other big inmate escapes received national attention?—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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The second-place horse will receive $400,000 with the third-place horse earning $220,000, the fourth-place making $120,000, and the fifth-place horse winning $60,000.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
17 May 2025
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Many artists came to Spain in solidarity and wrote songs.—
Vita Dadoo,
Rolling Stone,
15 May 2025
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The Porter County Expo Center was a mass exercise in solidarity Tuesday evening as over 1,000 Union Township residents crammed into the main ballroom to vehemently oppose two data centers proposed for Wheeler.—
Shelley Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2025
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The collections hold dozens of cookbooks and recipe lists from Jewish communities around the world, including one that traces back to the institute’s roots: the 1938 Vilna Vegetarian Cookbook by Fania Lewando, who ran a vegetarian restaurant in prewar Vilna.—
James Deutsch,
Smithsonian Magazine,
9 May 2025
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The Trump administration’s foreign policy agenda, exemplified by the takeover of institutes like USIP and the US Agency for International Development, signals a sharp turn in US foreign policy from soft to hard power.—
Angela Lederach,
Oc Register,
8 May 2025
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“Fellowship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fellowship. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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