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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
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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
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Recent Examples of fellowships
Howard Gleckman, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
The company launched the Adobe Film & TV Fund in 2024 to support underrepresented creators in film and TV, offering grants, career development, fellowships and technology (including access to the Adobe Creative Cloud).
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 21 Jan. 2026
He has been awarded the Roberto Bolaño Award and has received grants and fellowships from the Chilean Ministry of Arts & Culture, the Pablo Neruda Foundation, and MacDowell.
—Literary Hub, 16 Jan. 2026
In his new post, the Hollywood veteran will lead the nonprofit, which oversees an expansive network of artist labs, grants and fellowships, as well as its namesake festival.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 15 Jan. 2026
This year, six fellowships went to visual artists.
—News Desk, Artforum, 15 Jan. 2026
Linde will lead all areas of the Institute including artist labs, grants, and fellowships, Sundance Collab, public programs worldwide, the Sundance Film Festival, and the Sundance Film Festival’s transition to Boulder, Colorado, starting in 2027.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 15 Jan. 2026
The Sundance Institute’s annual fundraiser enables the nonprofit to raise funds to support artists year-round through labs, intensives, grants, fellowships, a continuum of support, and public programming.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 17 Dec. 2025
Some members of Brugge's lab staff lost federal fellowships that funded their work.
—Martha Bebinger, NPR, 9 Dec. 2025
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That compares to 80% of all internal medicine fellowships and 100% of cardiovascular and 98% of gastroenterology programs.
—Howard Gleckman, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
The company launched the Adobe Film & TV Fund in 2024 to support underrepresented creators in film and TV, offering grants, career development, fellowships and technology (including access to the Adobe Creative Cloud).
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 21 Jan. 2026
He has been awarded the Roberto Bolaño Award and has received grants and fellowships from the Chilean Ministry of Arts & Culture, the Pablo Neruda Foundation, and MacDowell.
—Literary Hub, 16 Jan. 2026
In his new post, the Hollywood veteran will lead the nonprofit, which oversees an expansive network of artist labs, grants and fellowships, as well as its namesake festival.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 15 Jan. 2026
This year, six fellowships went to visual artists.
—News Desk, Artforum, 15 Jan. 2026
Linde will lead all areas of the Institute including artist labs, grants, and fellowships, Sundance Collab, public programs worldwide, the Sundance Film Festival, and the Sundance Film Festival’s transition to Boulder, Colorado, starting in 2027.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 15 Jan. 2026
The Sundance Institute’s annual fundraiser enables the nonprofit to raise funds to support artists year-round through labs, intensives, grants, fellowships, a continuum of support, and public programming.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 17 Dec. 2025
Some members of Brugge's lab staff lost federal fellowships that funded their work.
—Martha Bebinger, NPR, 9 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fellowships
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The sanctions mean that affected officials and organizations will have their assets frozen, and they will be banned from traveling to Europe, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said.—
SAM McNEIL AND JON GAMBRELL THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
30 Jan. 2026
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After billions invested in artificial intelligence initiatives, many organizations report little measurable return.—
Michael Wystrach,
Fortune,
29 Jan. 2026
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There are terrible examples—fraternities with hazing—but also good ones.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
27 Jan. 2026
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Viewers get a glimpse into college life in the South, the history of Black marching bands, and Black fraternities and sororities.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Parents,
27 Jan. 2026
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Nearly one in seven Massachusetts residents receives SNAP benefits, a rate far higher than neighboring states like New Hampshire, Vermont, and Connecticut.—
Jennifer Nassour,
Boston Herald,
27 Jan. 2026
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The form and tax are generally due 18 months after the end of the year in which the taxpayer receives the gift.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
27 Jan. 2026
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This corroborates findings from other think tanks and institutes that have tracked corporate activity since the tariffs dropped.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
20 Jan. 2026
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European Film Promotion, a network of film promotion institutes from 37 countries in Europe, has unveiled the lineup of six films taking part in its Europe!—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
20 Jan. 2026
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State regulators — the California Air Resources Board, the Department of Insurance, and the Bureau of Gambling Control are just three examples of the more than 200 in California — are government entities that oversee, adopt or enforce rules for certain activities, professions or industries.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
26 Jan. 2026
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People have begun to donate food and water, and the community supports each other, especially protesters who have healing professions like therapists, Stauffer said.—
Camryn Dadey,
Sacbee.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Government admits failures of Army pilots A few legal revelations have been unveiled in the weeks leading up to the board meeting, which could create longer term impact on the Army and other agencies involved.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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Mindy admits the hardest part has been navigating the logistics, including the financial and ownership decisions, and making sure everyone feels comfortable.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
22 Jan. 2026
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When institutions operate in a constant state of decay, crisis management replaces strategic planning, and long-term reform becomes impossible.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Negotiations intended to keep alive the M Health Fairview partnership were complex, according to those involved, in part because of the breadth of the three institutions.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
26 Jan. 2026
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Then consider that Maye has been spreading the ball out to a deep receiving corps.—
Hank Gola,
New York Daily News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Still, the fact remains that Kelce is a free agent, and so the Chiefs’ tight end corps begins with Noah Gray, continuing with Jared Wiley and Jake Briningstool.—
Pete Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Fellowships.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fellowships. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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