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
Emily Brontë appears in every way indifferent to the need for love and companionship that tortured the lives of her sisters.
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Emily Temple
september 5, Literary Hub, 5 Sep. 2025
The walks keep Poppy active and give him a sense of purpose, while Angus gets stimulation and companionship.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
It's even being blamed for the suicide of Adam Raine, a California teen who had been using the chatbot for companionship and spoke with it about his mental health, according to news reports.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 3 Sep. 2025
This dire situation is compounded by the fact that companionship and support are incredibly common uses for chatbots.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 31 Aug. 2025
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Emily Temple
september 5, Literary Hub, 5 Sep. 2025
The walks keep Poppy active and give him a sense of purpose, while Angus gets stimulation and companionship.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
It's even being blamed for the suicide of Adam Raine, a California teen who had been using the chatbot for companionship and spoke with it about his mental health, according to news reports.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 3 Sep. 2025
This dire situation is compounded by the fact that companionship and support are incredibly common uses for chatbots.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 31 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for companionship
Recent Examples of Synonyms for companionship
Noun
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Critics particularly praised the chemistry between Johnson and Blunt, who channeled their real-life friendship to convey a genuine sense of ease between their characters.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
9 Sep. 2025
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His entry covered 10 pages in total of the book, a storybook tale of their friendship interspersed with photographs.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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As the street sign was unveiled, the brotherhood that has defined New Edition was undeniable.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
4 Sep. 2025
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The pitfalls of a India-China-Russia pact The scenes from the 2025 Tianjin Shanghai Cooperation Summit had an overdose of bonhomie and brotherhood among three of the world’s four most powerful nations.—
Happymon Jacob,
Time,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The report generated concerted pushback from the scientific community.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 2025
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An elevator connects all the different levels, with the high-altitude location offering sweeping views of the surrounding community, from downtown Boulder to the university campus to the surrounding Flatirons.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
10 Sep. 2025
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The $60 million donation will be used in several ways, including for animal care, to expand a global fellowship program and to create new animal habitats.—
Bebe Hodges,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
4 Sep. 2025
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Writer Emmylou Diaz will serve for a second year as the fellowship’s program advisor and present the artist development awards alongside Humanitas board member Erika Kennair, who serives as head of scripted, USA and Canada, at the Mediapro Studio.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There is a growing appetite for slowness, intimacy, authenticity.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
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In addition to acting, Tydings worked as a writer and director before pivoting her career to being an intimacy coordinator.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The logo of German car maker Mercedes-Benz is seen as a person stands in front of the company’s booth before the opening of the International Motor Show IAA on September 7, 2025, in Munich, southern Germany.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
9 Sep. 2025
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Metra trains serve six counties in the Chicago area, according to the company's website.—
Jillian Frankel,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Ken embodied the best of everything the Montreal Canadiens are about, and his legacy within our society transcends our sport.—
Jesse Granger,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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However, critics see it as rooting for the underdog running amok, spotting an academic Marxist concept used to limit a free society.—
John Scott Lewinski,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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Friends After more than 30 years, the camaraderie on this ‘90s sitcom still hold up (though other things about it can feel cringey).—
Toni Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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There’s such a communion and camaraderie that happens, especially on a movie like this.—
William Earl,
Variety,
6 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Companionship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/companionship. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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