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as in boyfriends
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 associates
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 guys
an adult male human being
what does a fellow have to do to get waited on around here? your son is a bright young fellow
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as in halves
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 colleagues
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 fellows
This being Lit Hub, here are all the fellows recognized this year for their significant contributions to the literary arts.
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Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 14 Apr. 2026
The creative arts portion has 30 fellows for fine arts, 19 for photography, 19 for film & video, 10 for fiction, and six for drama and performance art, among other disciplines.
—Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 14 Apr. 2026
This month, the fellows will participate in a combination of virtual sessions and a one-month in-person residency in Los Angeles in September.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 8 Apr. 2026
Content aligned with Hungary and its broader interests is common among the output of these fellows.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 8 Apr. 2026
Another group of physicians affected by the pause is doctors in training, known as residents and fellows.
—Michal Ruprecht, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2026
Through the program, fellows refine their business models, set measurable goals and reach critical milestones.
—Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
The first ten curatorial fellows to participate in the program include Carine Harmand, who will be curating exhibitions for the reopening of Tate Liverpool in 2027.
—News Desk, Artforum, 23 Mar. 2026
Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 14 Apr. 2026
The creative arts portion has 30 fellows for fine arts, 19 for photography, 19 for film & video, 10 for fiction, and six for drama and performance art, among other disciplines.
—Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 14 Apr. 2026
This month, the fellows will participate in a combination of virtual sessions and a one-month in-person residency in Los Angeles in September.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 8 Apr. 2026
Content aligned with Hungary and its broader interests is common among the output of these fellows.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 8 Apr. 2026
Another group of physicians affected by the pause is doctors in training, known as residents and fellows.
—Michal Ruprecht, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2026
Through the program, fellows refine their business models, set measurable goals and reach critical milestones.
—Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
The first ten curatorial fellows to participate in the program include Carine Harmand, who will be curating exhibitions for the reopening of Tate Liverpool in 2027.
—News Desk, Artforum, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fellows
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Heated Rivalry breakouts Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams have parlayed their overnight fame into voiceover work for the audio erotica app Quinn, also home to dirty talk from internet boyfriends like Christopher Briney and Andrew Scott.—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
15 Apr. 2026
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Her famous boyfriends have included NBA stars Devin Booker and Ben Simmons, as well as rapper Bad Bunny.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Fiapoto is only the latest Tre-4 member to face serious charges in Contra Costa, where five members and associates were sent to prison last year for a series of jewelry robberies, including one that resulted in a homicide in Lafayette.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The crony capitalism of Orban’s network of associates — and the spending of taxpayer and EU funds on pet projects in his hometown — painted a picture of corruption and caused Brussels to withhold billions of euros in support.—
Lionel Laurent,
Twin Cities,
17 Apr. 2026
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Just guys going out and guys having big games.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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But the guys tried to rally around that, keep pursuing and get the win.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
15 Apr. 2026
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My own life does not feel like one continuous thing but, rather, two distinct halves that belong to two very different people.—
Cressida Leyshon,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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After not allowing a single goal in the entire playoffs, the Mustangs forfeited a pair of goals in a three-minute span of the first and second halves.—
Charles Baggarly & Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Apr. 2026
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Their decisions came the day before the House returned to Washington and as both faced the prospect of being expelled from the chamber by their colleagues.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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California Attorney General Rob Bonta and his colleagues in other states are reportedly scrutinizing the merger and considering legal action to block it.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
15 Apr. 2026
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So are their girlfriends and wives, who support their beaus in stadiums and at home.—
Kate Hogan,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
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Despite some very not-so-subtle hints from yours truly, my past beaus have never gifted me a handbag on Valentine’s Day, either.—
Michelle Baricevic,
InStyle,
26 Jan. 2026
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Pack your phone, wallet, keys, and other essentials, like a glasses case and lip gloss, and prepare to head out for a date night or brunch with friends.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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The show follows two upper-crust friends, Julia (O’Hara) and Jane (Byrne), who discover their former lover Maurice (Mark Consuelos) has touched down in London while their husbands are on a golf trip.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
20 Apr. 2026
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Police said the suspects are a group one to of four males wearing dark-colored clothing and ski masks.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Only a small percentage of dominant males account for most successful matings, further limiting genetic diversity.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Fellows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fellows. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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