1
as in organizations
a group of persons formally joined together for some common interest
a fellowship of physicians dedicated to administering medical aid without regard to politics
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
as in fraternities
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of fellowships
Magda Liszewska, Oc Register, 2 Mar. 2026
The secretary said the department would be ending graduate-level training, fellowships and certificate programs for active-duty service members starting in the coming school year.
—Preston Mizell, FOXNews.com, 17 Feb. 2026
Wiseman was also awarded Guggenheim and MacArthur Prize fellowships.
—Kevin Crust, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
The San Diego Craft Collective also provides scholarships and fellowships to individuals who need financial support to pay for its workshops and classes.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Saunders is a recipient of MacArthur and Guggenheim fellowships and the PEN/Malamud Award for Excellence in Short Story, and is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Letters, and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2026
Specifically, the new dollars will go toward technology, research, recruiting physician leaders and additional fellowships to train physicians.
—Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Starting with the 2026-27 academic year, the Pentagon will discontinue graduate-level professional military education, fellowships and certificate programs, the statement said.
—Jocelyn Gecker, Fortune, 7 Feb. 2026
Three months ago, GE Vernova struck a $50 million partnership with MIT, covering research funding, graduate student fellowships, internships, and professional development programs for its own executives.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Noun
Peace Corps volunteers serve in host communities for two years after three months of training and receive a living stipend, housing, extensive language and technical training, and financial benefits that can include graduate school fellowships after service.
—Magda Liszewska, Oc Register, 2 Mar. 2026
The secretary said the department would be ending graduate-level training, fellowships and certificate programs for active-duty service members starting in the coming school year.
—Preston Mizell, FOXNews.com, 17 Feb. 2026
Wiseman was also awarded Guggenheim and MacArthur Prize fellowships.
—Kevin Crust, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
The San Diego Craft Collective also provides scholarships and fellowships to individuals who need financial support to pay for its workshops and classes.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Saunders is a recipient of MacArthur and Guggenheim fellowships and the PEN/Malamud Award for Excellence in Short Story, and is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Letters, and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2026
Specifically, the new dollars will go toward technology, research, recruiting physician leaders and additional fellowships to train physicians.
—Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Starting with the 2026-27 academic year, the Pentagon will discontinue graduate-level professional military education, fellowships and certificate programs, the statement said.
—Jocelyn Gecker, Fortune, 7 Feb. 2026
Three months ago, GE Vernova struck a $50 million partnership with MIT, covering research funding, graduate student fellowships, internships, and professional development programs for its own executives.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fellowships
Noun
-
Unemployed tech worker Tinner was laid off from Workday, a Pleasanton company that provides a platform to businesses, universities and organizations to manage payroll, benefits, finances and other tasks.—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
-
But the letter is yet another representation of the growing consensus on the left against consolidation that brings major news organizations under one roof, particularly when that house is owned by Ellison.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
Members wear the club's colors, purple and gold, with the pride and allegiance reminiscent of those in Black fraternities and sororities.—
Merlisa Lawrence Corbett,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
-
The Pack Drumline that plays for Chicago Bulls and Chicago Sky games entertained before the game while Black fraternities and sororities showed off their dance moves.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
Under Georgia law, if no candidate receives more than 50% of the vote, the top two finishers advance to a runoff election, slated for April 7.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Mar. 2026
-
Sustained military buildup in China receives continuing global attention and concern, along with the wider regional arms race and ongoing maritime disputes.—
Arthur I. Cyr,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
The tournament features 64 entries from 50 universities, institutes, and independent labs across the United States.—
Theresa Gaffney,
STAT,
3 Mar. 2026
-
The HiLumi program involves nearly 50 institutes across more than 20 countries.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
Women are banned from working in most professions.—
Ruchi Kumar,
NPR,
9 Mar. 2026
-
The average salary for those professions, Buck estimated, is around $70,000.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
The company admits this is a demand issue.—
Justin Klawans,
TheWeek,
9 Mar. 2026
-
The law requires that any undocumented immigrant who is charged with or admits having committed burglary, shoplifting, assault of a law enforcement officer or any serious felonies be detained.—
Anna Heqimi,
Hartford Courant,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
Ed O’Bannon’s case over the unauthorized use of college athletes’ likenesses in video games—a case that played a crucial role in states adopting NIL statutes—put in motion the eventual changes the NCAA and its member institutions decided to adopt.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
9 Mar. 2026
-
The program is preparing students to work at such cyber-centric institutions as Naval Information Warfare Systems Command and Booz Allen Hamilton.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
Less than a mile away, the corps is planning to deepen and widen the shipping channel leading into Port Everglades, blasting through the reef line and dredging up sediment that could smother acres of surrounding coral, according to federal scientists.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Mar. 2026
-
Their defensive corps is big, strong and skates well.—
Frank Rajkowski,
Twin Cities,
7 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Fellowships.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fellowships. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
