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
But she is allowed to mourn the person, and the relationship—the companionship, his sweetness.
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Rhian Sasseen, The Atlantic, 22 Oct. 2025
People come for practical help, such as writing assistance or problem-solving, and stay for companionship.
—Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 22 Oct. 2025
For both, the calm companionship of senior dogs suits their life perfectly.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
But the companies that were early to embrace mature AI also encountered legal and societal minefields and harmful abuse as a growing number of people have turned to the technology for companionship or titillation.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2025
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Rhian Sasseen, The Atlantic, 22 Oct. 2025
People come for practical help, such as writing assistance or problem-solving, and stay for companionship.
—Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 22 Oct. 2025
For both, the calm companionship of senior dogs suits their life perfectly.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
But the companies that were early to embrace mature AI also encountered legal and societal minefields and harmful abuse as a growing number of people have turned to the technology for companionship or titillation.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for companionship
Recent Examples of Synonyms for companionship
Noun
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And so our friendship was born, and grew from there over weeks and then months of talking about authorial voice, the politics of publishing, the crushing despair of our historical moment, and how long should a chapter be, anyway?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
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Aarons notes that the two would spend hours on end in the studio and on phone calls throughout the creation process for the album, growing a close friendship along the way — so much so in fact, that Parker even helped DJ her wedding earlier this year.—
Josh Glicksman,
Billboard,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Marshawn will forever be a part of the Bronco brotherhood.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Elsewhere, an unexpected power shift darkens the brotherhood bond between Phil (Adrian Holmes) and Geoffrey (Jimmy Akingbola), whose loyalties to the Banks family are tested.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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With about 90% of ballots counted, California voters passed Proposition 50 by a wide margin, but results from the Sacramento region reflect a community split on the measure.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Meanwhile, Prince Harry touched down in Canada to meet members of the country's reserve forces to mark Remembrance, as part of events organized by True Patriot Love, Canada’s national foundation for the military and veteran community.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Over the course of the fellowship, participants met virtually twice a week with program leaders, receiving guidance on all facets of directing — from networking and prep to representation.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
30 Oct. 2025
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This story was supported by the Solutions Journalism Network as part of the Advancing Democracy Innovation Fund fellowship.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Your curiosity leads toward intimacy.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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Reviewing the product for The New York Times, the journalist and parent Amanda Hess expressed her surprise at how deftly Grem sought to create connection and intimacy in conversation.—
Damon Beres,
The Atlantic,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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And the company’s rich valuation has stoked skepticism among some investors worried about an AI bubble.—
Jessica Mathews,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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Consumer giant Kimberly-Clark, which makes Huggies diapers and Kleenex tissues, is buying the company that makes Tylenol and Band-Aids in one of the biggest mergers of the year.—
NPR,
NPR,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Authorities say that one of the main goals of 764 and similar networks is to sow chaos and bring down society.—
Mike Levine,
ABC News,
31 Oct. 2025
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Advertisement This article is part of TIME Longevity, an editorial platform dedicated to exploring how and why people are living longer and what this means for individuals, institutions, and the future of society.—
Dominique Mosbergen,
Time,
31 Oct. 2025
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The Lions' teamwork and camaraderie are surging at a time when the NFC is as competitive as it's been in many years.—
Nick Meyer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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Edwards lamented Wolves players not attending one another’s youth camps in the offseason, and noted the importance of building early camaraderie.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Companionship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/companionship. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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