FELLOWSHIPS Synonyms: 96 Similar and Opposite Words

fellowships 1 of 2

noun

plural of fellowship

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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fellowships

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verb

present tense third-person singular of fellowship

as in receives

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Recent Examples of fellowships

Noun

Scholarships, fellowships, assistantships and employer tuition assistance can help reduce your funding gap. — Amy Deyoung, USA Today, 24 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 But after that comes the grueling residency that lasts a minimum of three years but can extend to five or more, followed by fellowships for those who decide to specialize further. — Rajani Larocca, PEOPLE, 9 Aug. 2026 Kashyap is an acclaimed author and translator of several novels and poetry collections and has received awards and fellowships from Harvard, NEA, and more. — Literary Hub, 21 July 2026 The proceeds from the sale will go towards fellowships, grants, and residencies. — Kif Leswing, CNBC, 17 July 2026 The proceeds will fund fellowships, grants, and residencies, according to Sotheby’s. — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 17 July 2026 Nine curatorial fellowships will be awarded funding of between $27,000 and $50,000, and twenty small-scale organizations will get between $20,000 and $30,000 each. — News Desk, Artforum, 8 July 2026 Since its founding 40 years ago, amfAR has raised more than $970 million and funded more than 3,900 research fellowships for research teams worldwide. — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 29 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for fellowships

Noun

The decision quickly drew criticism from cattle industry organizations.

— Max Saltman, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
Opportunities are delayed because organizations are debating whose numbers are correct rather than deciding what actions to take.

— Ashraf Altawashi, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of organizations

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
Abbatiello allegedly expanded his cocaine sales beyond the fraternity house to other fraternities and students, according to the indictment.

— Janelle Griffith, PEOPLE, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of fraternities

Verb

The outlet, which receives about 65% of its funding through the Defense Department, has long prided itself on its editorial independence from the public affairs apparatus at the Pentagon.

— Jennifer Jacobs, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
If Charles Baxter still receives an F rating from TEA two years into its partnership with Third Future schools, the district could then be subject to a state takeover, according to Texas law.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of receives

Noun

But given the public interest in solving this challenge, there is a case for taxing the training of frontier AI models and devoting the proceeds to additional research at government AI oversight institutes or universities.

— Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, 10 Aug. 2026
Founded in 2021, Helical Fusion aims to commercialize fusion research conducted at the National Institute for Fusion Science (NIFS), one of Japan’s leading public research institutes.

— Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 7 July 2026

Definition of institutes

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Yet due to the horrific nature of the crime and the victims’ professions as police officers, Thomas is ordered to keep his findings close to his chest.

— Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 20 Aug. 2026
In some professions, though, prospective employers see grade point averages as only one metric among many that can prepare a candidate for the workforce, according to Brian Myerholtz, the global head of talent acquisition at consultancy BCG.

— Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of professions

Verb

Apart from deepening its presence in existing markets, IHH is also considering expanding into adjacent countries, though Prem admits that no concrete plans have yet been made.

— Angelica Ang, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026
The complaint acknowledges that this situation is unusual, and admits that the First Amendment gives Americans the right to criticize their own government without fear of liability.

— Gene Maddaus, Variety, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of admits

Noun

The College-in-3 Exchange was born, and dozens of higher education institutions joined the network to look for ways to help students get degrees faster.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026
Liberia’s flag resembles that of the US; its capital was named Monrovia after America’s fifth President James Monroe, and its early institutions were heavily influenced by Washington.

— Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of institutions

Noun

On defense, the unit features solid foundational pieces upfront, but depth in the secondary and linebacking corps remains a question mark, especially if injuries pile up over a tough 17-game slate.

— David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2026
The receiving corps is still a question mark, and depending solely on De’Von Achane seems futile.

— Gladys Louise Tyler, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026