as in friendship
the feeling of closeness and friendship that exists between companions
They missed the companionship of longtime friends after moving to California.
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Recent Examples of companionship
Lisa especially treats her mother’s presence like an inconvenience, a problem to fix, and Eleanor starts looking elsewhere for companionship.
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Lindsey Bahr, Boston Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
The exhibit features recent portraits and figurative paintings that explore nostalgia, sexuality and companionship.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Sep. 2025
Denise – scrappy, sarcastic, and clever – at first was hostile towards Steven, but that passionate annoyance later evolved into teasing, affectionate companionship.
—Sarah John, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2025
The Golden Age Foundation plans to offer companionship, acts of service, mental health workshops and home support for older adults.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2025
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Lindsey Bahr, Boston Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
The exhibit features recent portraits and figurative paintings that explore nostalgia, sexuality and companionship.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Sep. 2025
Denise – scrappy, sarcastic, and clever – at first was hostile towards Steven, but that passionate annoyance later evolved into teasing, affectionate companionship.
—Sarah John, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2025
The Golden Age Foundation plans to offer companionship, acts of service, mental health workshops and home support for older adults.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for companionship
Recent Examples of Synonyms for companionship
Noun
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In public, Mark Kerr speaks amiably about his trainer turned rival and even takes him along for a rowdy impromptu meet-and-greet, but the lack of friction comes off less as a sign of his unflappability than of Safdie’s indifference to probing a friendship beyond buddy-comedy depth.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
30 Sep. 2025
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Along the way, the women learn that while romance may come and go, female friendship is the love story that lasts a lifetime.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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That’s a Grammy win for just brotherhood.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
2 Oct. 2025
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Across decades, the two young men grow and evolve together – from acting school to the grandest stages – amid scandals and glory, brotherhood and betrayals, as each pushes to become the greatest living Kabuki master.—
Patrick Hipes,
Deadline,
1 Oct. 2025
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With support from the ADG Community Journalism Project, LEARNS reporter Josh Snyder covers the impact of the law on the K-12 education system across the state, and its effect on teachers, students, parents and communities.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Oct. 2025
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Open to the public, this year's home tour will highlight five new and remodeled homes in the Prospect and Louisville Metro communities.—
Lennie Omalza,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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What started as a walking tour of the historic Chickasaw neighborhood in 2012, during his years as president of the local neighborhood association, has since expanded to cover the other nine neighborhoods, after Taylor was awarded a fellowship through the Filson Historical Society in 2023.—
Keely Doll,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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Its new Charlotte restaurant will provide more space for food and fellowship, plus an outdoor patio for exclusive events, Mkweli said.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Oct. 2025
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Michael's version offers intimacy and protection, whereas Swift's version turns the phrase on its head in a story of betrayal.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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As the journey progresses and an unexpected intimacy develops between them, Veneno’s past resurfaces, threatening both their lives.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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So, while firing a worker solely for a statement or a belief may be shortsighted, companies can and will take action when employee behavior erodes trust, respect, or collaboration.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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When several residents received such offers, rumors about the company’s intentions quickly swirled.—
Miranda Dunlap,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The proportion of Americans who believe legal sports betting is bad for both society and sport in the United States has increased sharply over the past three years, according to a new poll.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Money was flowing in, as the US and its allies attempted to rebuild civil society destroyed by the Taliban’s brutal rule from 1996 to 2001, even as fighting and insecurity still plagued swathes of the nation.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Reaching out a hand to a stranger, being kind, and showing camaraderie during a time when the country and world feel so divided.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
4 Oct. 2025
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From my experience, all four have an undeniable connection to their respective sororities, their collective camaraderie is palpable and exhibits yet another layer of nuance to our sisterhoods.—
Essence,
Essence,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Companionship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/companionship. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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