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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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Recent Examples of fellowship
Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 18 June 2025
Guggenheim fellowships go to groundbreaking and innovative artists, writers, scholars, scientists and others.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 15 Apr. 2025
Keely Doll, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
Its new Charlotte restaurant will provide more space for food and fellowship, plus an outdoor patio for exclusive events, Mkweli said.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 3 Oct. 2025
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Noun
The Esserman Family Fund for Investigative Journalism also finances two investigative reporting fellowships for early-career reporters at the Miami Herald.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 18 June 2025
Guggenheim fellowships go to groundbreaking and innovative artists, writers, scholars, scientists and others.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 15 Apr. 2025
Verb
What started as a walking tour of the historic Chickasaw neighborhood in 2012, during his years as president of the local neighborhood association, has since expanded to cover the other nine neighborhoods, after Taylor was awarded a fellowship through the Filson Historical Society in 2023.
—Keely Doll, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
Its new Charlotte restaurant will provide more space for food and fellowship, plus an outdoor patio for exclusive events, Mkweli said.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 3 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fellowship
Noun
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During the procession for communion, fellow parishioners embraced and offered comforting words to the family.—
Beth Warren,
Nashville Tennessean,
12 Oct. 2025
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There were no first communions or baptisms.—
Rachel Linden,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The City of Oceanside Arts Commission and the Oceanside Cultural District will be awarding a total of $150,000 in grants to local artists and arts organizations.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Oct. 2025
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Two editors from within The Kansas City Star’s newsroom will become the 145-year-old media organization’s new managing editors.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Any book that centers love, friendship, dependence, entwinement, with humor, grace, sadness, pathos, that has such immense warmth and care at the core, is the best kind of book to me.—
Emily Temple,
Literary Hub,
14 Oct. 2025
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The podcast focuses on all things relationships — from her personal stories about dating, friendships and families, to interviews with experts in wellness, career, food, fitness and spirituality.—
Emily Longeretta,
Variety,
14 Oct. 2025
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Spike Lee’s School Daze dives deep into life at a historically Black college during Homecoming week, where fraternity and sorority members clash over politics, privilege, and identity.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
16 Oct. 2025
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Instead of a royal patriarch ruling over voiceless subjects, America would be a fraternity of virtuous (male) citizens, created equal in their potential for self-government.—
Jane Kamensky,
The Atlantic,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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A lot of a lack of brotherhood and in so many different instances.—
Kyle Eustice,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Oct. 2025
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Across decades, the two young men grow and evolve together – from acting school to the grandest stages – amid scandals and glory, brotherhood and betrayals, as each pushes to become the greatest living Kabuki master.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Greenbergs were also to receive a monetary payment as part of the settlement, although Philadelphia city officials did not admit liability.—
Brandon Griggs,
CNN Money,
14 Oct. 2025
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The more carp taken, the more tickets one receives.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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By bringing us back to the question of land, Tuck and Yang invite discussion on how the abstraction of decolonization has hindered material efforts towards solidarity.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
11 Oct. 2025
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In response, many Tigers fans voiced support for Dickerson on the social platform X and expressed solidarity with his reaction.—
Devon Henderson,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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The company positions it as a platform mainly for researchers, educational institutes, universities, and robotics enthusiasts interested in AI development and automation.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Oct. 2025
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At his eye institute, doctors can help people access visual rehabilitation, which can provide technology such as magnifiers and screen readers; counseling and emotional support programs; and transportation and household services.—
Liz Szabo,
Scientific American,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Fellowship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fellowship. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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