fellowship 1 of 2

noun

ˈfe-lə-ˌship How to pronounce fellowship (audio)
Definition of fellowshipnext
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as in communion
a friendly relationship marked by ready communication and mutual understanding the new counselor is eager to develop a trustful fellowship with the troubled teens seeking help at the center

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as in organization
a group of persons formally joined together for some common interest a fellowship of physicians dedicated to administering medical aid without regard to politics

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as in friendship
kindly concern, interest, or support this music festival would not have been a success without the fellowship of many people in the community

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as in fraternity
the body of people in a profession or field of activity members of a law firm who violated just about every ethical principle that the legal fellowship holds dear

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as in brotherhood
the feeling of closeness and friendship that exists between companions the fellowship that exists among members of a college fraternity

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fellowship

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verb

as in to receive

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Recent Examples of fellowship
Noun
Some medical residency and fellowship pathways for J-1 physicians routinely extend five to seven years. — Abigail Boggs, The Conversation, 21 Aug. 2026 What if these trustees and administrators honored the institution’s legacy by converting assets into funds that perpetuate scholarships and fellowships, make grants and preserve the heritage of the alma mater in other ways? — Laura MacDonald, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Verb
Across the Foundation’s 63-year history of awarding fellowships, more than 1,300 Hertz Fellows have been selected. — Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 11 May 2026 Before the medical school opened, Austin had 259 trainees in 15 residencies and fellowships through UT Southwestern in Dallas. — Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 25 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fellowship
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fellowship
  1. communion
  2. organization
  3. friendship
  4. fraternity
  5. brotherhood
  6. receive
  7. solidarity
  8. institution
Noun
  • Yet his communion with God was never dependent on a particular place or circumstance.
    — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The act of reading is communion between the reader and the writer via story.
    — Sarah Batcha, Daily News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of communion
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  • This chart shows the 24-hour moving average load for PJM Interconnection, a major regional transmission organization in the US, which can be understood as the average electricity demand placed on the grid over the past day.
    — , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Now his focus is on following in his parents’ footsteps working with the Children’s Institute, an organization that supports children and families.
    — Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of organization
Noun
  • The film introduces four newcomers – Aarushi Bajaj, Ansh Duggal, Bianca Arora and Piyush Khati – who headline a story centered on friendship, young love, heartbreak and the process of figuring out life as a young adult.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 Aug. 2026
  • But still, the friendship captured onscreen is true to life, and an interesting peek into one of Hollywood’s most enduring bromances.
    — Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of friendship
Noun
  • And more than 90 organizations, including unions, Black fraternities and sororities and voting rights groups, have signed on as official partners.
    — Tia Mitchell, AJC.com, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Years later, in the wake of an alleged fraternity-run drug ring involving a dozen former and current students, his parents are still pushing for accountability and change.
    — Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of fraternity
Noun
  • To Houston, the most important thing for the unit is maintaining the brotherhood.
    — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Aug. 2026
  • So watch this movie and see where this eternal brotherhood started in every frame.
    — Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of brotherhood
Verb
  • Tiafoe used the time break before the third set to stretch and receive massage treatment on his upper left leg and lower back.
    — Jeff Wallner, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Local media reported that the executions took place in the notorious Qarnada military prison in the northeastern town of Shahat, and that their families were notified to receive their bodies from a hospital in the city of Benghazi.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of receive
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  • Other Dayton-area businesses — including a Lego store and a root beer shop — temporarily altered their logos to include beavers in a show of solidarity.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
  • But the quakes also exposed a sense of solidarity, as neighbors were forced to rely on one another in the immediate aftermath.
    — Tibisay Zea, Christian Science Monitor, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of solidarity
Noun
  • In his first years in office, DeSantis, a Catholic, created a Faith and Community initiative which partners with thousands of faith institutions across the state.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Legendary host David Letterman even pointed to Late Show parent company Paramount’s 2025 merger with Skydance as the reason behind CBS’ decision to shutter the late-night institution.
    — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Aug. 2026
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“Fellowship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fellowship. Accessed 28 Aug. 2026.

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