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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
Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
The San Diego Craft Collective also provides scholarships and fellowships to individuals who need financial support to pay for its workshops and classes.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 18 June 2025
Guggenheim fellowships go to groundbreaking and innovative artists, writers, scholars, scientists and others.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 15 Apr. 2025
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Noun
He was also recognized with a MacArthur fellowship and a Peabody Award.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
The San Diego Craft Collective also provides scholarships and fellowships to individuals who need financial support to pay for its workshops and classes.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Verb
The Esserman Family Fund for Investigative Journalism also finances two investigative reporting fellowships for early-career reporters at the Miami Herald.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 18 June 2025
Guggenheim fellowships go to groundbreaking and innovative artists, writers, scholars, scientists and others.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 15 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fellowship
Noun
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Tensions flared again last winter when Martin ordered the removal of altar rails and kneelers during communion.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Feb. 2026
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What is extraordinary is not the teacher (or student), per se, but the underlying experience of teaching and learning as a communion of unique intelligences.—
John Warner,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Fonseca was convicted of participation in a criminal organization and sentenced to nine years.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Feb. 2026
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Pew is an independent nongovernmental organization and public charity that gathers data on environmental conservation, public health, state and federal policy, and economic security.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
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Kids ‘n Kinship provides friendships and positive role models to children and youth ages 5-16 who are in need of an additional supportive relationship with an adult.—
Pioneer Press,
Twin Cities,
2 Mar. 2026
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The film tells the story of an intergenerational friendship between octogenarian Dorothy (Margolyes) and JJ (Nwachukwu).—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
2 Mar. 2026
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This included heading to fraternity row at the University of Arizona during rush week while in character with a fellow actor.—
Joseph Serna,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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What begins as a gesture of Franco-American fraternity evolves into the intimate story of an unlikely friendship between two men united by ideals and tested by doubt.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
20 Feb. 2026
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At its center is Hijikata Toshizo – a former street fighter played by Yamada Yuki – whose unlikely brotherhood with Kondo Isami and Okita Soji shapes the emotional core of the series.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
25 Feb. 2026
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This Ramadan, let’s breathe in the cold wind of Chicago and the warmth of brotherhood rising from the tables.—
Yunus Emre Tozal,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Investigators have received tens of thousands of tips, and followed up on thousands of leads, but nothing appears to have panned out.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
1 Mar. 2026
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The kits' contents largely depend on donations the program receives.—
MAKIYA SEMINERA THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
1 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Some raised their fists in solidarity.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Feb. 2026
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At events throughout Florida, students showing solidarity with the victims were encouraged to tell adults about their thoughts and fears.—
Jeffrey S. Solochek,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Feb. 2026
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The Kauffman Center and T-Mobile Center are within walking distance, and cultural institutions like the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art are a short drive away.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Mar. 2026
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Impact funds, development finance institutions, family offices, corporate VCs — each with different mandates and return expectations.—
Maurizio Caio,
semafor.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Fellowship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fellowship. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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