as in generosity
kindly concern, interest, or support
I appreciate your friendship during this difficult time for my family
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Recent Examples of friendship
However, their fast friendship may not be the case for all pets and the Animal Humane Society urges owners to be patient and take introductions slowly.
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George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
Reflecting on their decades-long friendship, Biden described Carter’s life as a guide for anyone seeking purpose.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 30 Dec. 2024
The two forged a friendship over afternoon coffee meetups.
—Monica Hunter-Hart, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
Set in Wales and Essex, England, where Gavin hails from, the show became a hit when it was first released thanks to its humor and loving portrayal of family and friendship.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
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George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
Reflecting on their decades-long friendship, Biden described Carter’s life as a guide for anyone seeking purpose.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 30 Dec. 2024
The two forged a friendship over afternoon coffee meetups.
—Monica Hunter-Hart, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
Set in Wales and Essex, England, where Gavin hails from, the show became a hit when it was first released thanks to its humor and loving portrayal of family and friendship.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for friendship
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This border city sometimes called the Ellis Island of the Southwest has long been known for its generosity toward immigrants, and that spirit extends to newcomers on four legs.Lauren Villagran, USA TODAY, 28 Dec. 2024
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For Chen, the outcome is already a triumph: a surge of generosity has made a tangible impact in the fight against rare diseases.Dave Birnbaum, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
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Rio Hondo, win or lose, is a brotherhood, Carson said.Benjamin Royer, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
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As a youngster, to be a part of a brotherhood, especially as an only child, was special to me.Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 12 Dec. 2024
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And despite the show of Franco-English amity in Paris, a combination of political tremors and economic headwinds across Europe is making the task far more difficult.Ned Temko, The Christian Science Monitor, 14 Nov. 2024
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The Next Generation is its assertion that intergalactic amity can exist only in an atmosphere of stifling formality.Dan Piepenbring, Harper's Magazine, 16 Oct. 2023
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Such cordiality was impossible this time, and Dirk Hauser — head of media for Bayern’s academy then and to this day — had to keep the two men apart, in different parts of the old stadium.Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
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Hold on to your butts, Samuel L. Jackson is coming after awards season cordiality.Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 28 Nov. 2024
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Recommended Compassion How one border community shows goodwill toward migrants this holiday season Both men rented their trucks through Turo, a peer-to-peer car rental marketplace, and both men have experience in the U.S. military.Henry Gass, The Christian Science Monitor, 2 Jan. 2025
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This is a chance to earn goodwill from Trump, including for companies that distanced themselves from him in the past.Dave Lawler, Axios, 25 Dec. 2024
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In a nod to modernity and environmental friendliness, there are no plastic hotel key cards.Michael Goldstein, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Labrador retrievers, known for their friendly and outgoing nature, bond strongly with family and can show friendliness to strange dogs and humans, according to the American Kennel Club—making the breed a perfect choice for customer-facing roles.Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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The act of kindness is not unusual for the group, according to Jason Rhodes, public information office for the Overland Park Fire Department.Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 7 Jan. 2025
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Come back to kindness and your anxiety will come down to calm.Sandy Cohen, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2025
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What if billionaires were known for their benevolence rather than exploitation?Dossé-Via Trenou, refinery29.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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What are permanent and steady as the Rock of Gibraltar are cerebral pleasures from doing the right thing: kindness, benevolence, unsparing selflessness, unwearied devotion to justice, becoming wiser and more resilient by the day.Armstrong Williams, Baltimore Sun, 1 Dec. 2024
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“Friendship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/friendship. Accessed 13 Jan. 2025.
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