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as in boyfriend
a male romantic companion
most of the players were bringing their fellows to the banquet in the clubhouse after the tennis tournament
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as in associate
a person frequently seen in the company of another
the singer's fellows were rumored to have ties to organized crime
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as in half
either of a pair matched in one or more qualities
one ice skate isn't much good without its fellow
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as in equivalent
one that is equal to another in status, achievement, or value
he is well regarded as a chemist by his fellows in the field
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Recent Examples of fellow
Michelle graduated with honors from Florida International University and was a 2025 National Press Foundation Covering Workplace Mental Health fellow and a 2020-2021 Poynter-Koch Media & Journalism fellow.
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Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2026
This is, of course, false, and a fellow commissioner read excerpts from several Popes in rebuttal.
—Bobby Zirkin, Baltimore Sun, 19 Feb. 2026
Miriam Fauzia is a science reporting fellow at The Dallas Morning News.
—Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026
Kober is a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute.
—Eric Kober, New York Daily News, 19 Feb. 2026
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Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2026
This is, of course, false, and a fellow commissioner read excerpts from several Popes in rebuttal.
—Bobby Zirkin, Baltimore Sun, 19 Feb. 2026
Miriam Fauzia is a science reporting fellow at The Dallas Morning News.
—Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026
Kober is a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute.
—Eric Kober, New York Daily News, 19 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fellow
Noun
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Actress Jessica Alba was spotted rocking a playful boho bikini and cap during a beach date with boyfriend Danny Ramirez.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
17 Feb. 2026
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Among their other sleepovers — from one night to four months — were two hotels, an Airbnb, a church parking lot, another campground, a townhome rental and three tiny guest houses — one at a co-worker’s boyfriend’s house.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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Until this year, folks celebrating a birthday or anniversary or other cake-worthy occasion had to go to the store and fill out an actual paper order form and then hand it in to a Costco associate.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2026
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The case has ensnared senior officials and members of Ukraine’s business elite — including a former close associate of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy from his pre-political media career — and caused concern among Kyiv’s Western allies.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The legs of the males are pale tan, while the torso is a dark blue.—
Chloe Chapin,
Washington Post,
20 Feb. 2026
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Reforms to royal succession were passed in 2013 to give male and female royals an equal right to the throne in future, ending centuries of male-preference primogeniture.—
Nick Duffy,
NBC news,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In the first half, both teams traded blows, with the largest lead being seven by the Bulldogs.—
Mukala Kabongo,
Boston Herald,
19 Feb. 2026
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Illinois, meanwhile, had no issue raining shots from long range in the first half, or speeding past USC through the lane, for that matter.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Ewing, a Grade II winner at Saratoga, in the $150,000 Ozark Stakes, the Dixie Belle equivalent for 3-year-old males.—
Bob Wisener,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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The 100-light-year-wide expanse of the Rosette Nebula is estimated to have a staggering mass the equivalent to 10,000 suns and has been sculpted and eroded by the radiation from nearby stars.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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On Friday night, Rihanna supported her beau at his brand AWGE’s third fashion show, previously staged in Paris.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Footwear News,
15 Feb. 2026
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Unwind in the Soo Treat yourself and your beau to a rejuvenating spa day in Sault Ste.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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Schanelec shoots exclusively in the natural habitats of Thomas (a construction worker) and Carla (a nursery school teacher), introducing a handful of their friends and colleagues along the way.—
Sophie Monks Kaufman,
IndieWire,
17 Feb. 2026
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Welch was a lawyer at a prominent Boston law firm, and his legal team included colleague Fred Fisher, who had been a member of the left-leaning National Lawyers’ Guild while attending Harvard Law School.—
Kristen Monroe,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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Without a true number-one guy, extending players like Powell is not a major concern, either way.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
17 Feb. 2026
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Pippa challenges Wrigley on why the guys never hold Stephen accountable.—
Pamela Avila,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Fellow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fellow. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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