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
But Karlie’s friendship with Scooter Braun was said to be the final nail in the coffin of their friendship.
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Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 15 June 2026
Their friendship reaches a breaking point when Cheng Jun prepares to return home after her studies, just as the old woman’s situation takes an unexpected turn.
—Jenny S. Li, Variety, 15 June 2026
Could the modern classic sitcom about a group of disgruntled office workers' love affairs, friendships, falling outs, and petty squabbles be made today?
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 15 June 2026
Tonight’s Gemini new moon forecasts the beginning of a beautiful friendship.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 14 June 2026
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Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 15 June 2026
Their friendship reaches a breaking point when Cheng Jun prepares to return home after her studies, just as the old woman’s situation takes an unexpected turn.
—Jenny S. Li, Variety, 15 June 2026
Could the modern classic sitcom about a group of disgruntled office workers' love affairs, friendships, falling outs, and petty squabbles be made today?
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 15 June 2026
Tonight’s Gemini new moon forecasts the beginning of a beautiful friendship.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 14 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for friendship
Noun
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The characters’ stick-figure proportions feel all the more glaring next to the complexity and generosity of Jud, whose insistence on his innocence is clouded by the shadow of his guilty past.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
11 Dec. 2025
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The National Commander of the Salvation Army told CBS News that historically, higher demand has often inspired greater generosity.—
Madisen Keavy,
CBS News,
10 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Things like that definitely bring you together to the brotherhood.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
9 Dec. 2025
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The fraternity has described its values as centered on academic achievement, respectful conduct and strong brotherhood.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
7 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Of course, their amity turned out to be a time bomb.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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One of the institute’s medical personnel, Farah (Kate Dickie), greets them with the kind of clinical cordiality that undercuts its outwardly soothing welcome with unnerving detachment.—
Jake Cole,
IndieWire,
10 Sep. 2025
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Visuals of exaggerated cordiality between the Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India, President Vladimir Putin of Russia, and President Xi Jinping of China at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit on September 1 displayed China’s convening power.—
Shyam Saran,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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If discussions drift, gently redirect toward next actions and timelines, since specific promises turn goodwill into practical progress.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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Employees everywhere else depend on their bosses’ goodwill.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
Noun
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There’s the Swede promoting the power of ranch dressing, the Italians marveling at fountain drinks with ice and free refills, the English rhapsodizing over chicken parm and just about everyone shouting out the friendliness of the businesses that served them.—
Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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Keewaydin Island Keewaydin Island is an eight-mile-long, undeveloped barrier island located between Naples and Marco Island, known for its totally unspoiled white-sand beaches and dog-friendliness.—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
15 June 2026
Noun
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Reviewing a bunch of doorbell camera footage leads Elsbeth and Donnelly to a conversation about varying definitions of neighborliness.—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
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Because of its smallish size, Kentucky’s capital (population 28,000) is a city where neighborliness and politics go hand in hand.—
Robin Roenker,
Southern Living,
13 Sep. 2025
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Choose quiet tonight, and refill the well with kindness gently.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
14 June 2026
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Froio was also praised by colleagues for her kindness, patience, ability to teach her staff and successfully manage a frenetic newsroom with an extremely calm demeanor.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
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“Friendship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/friendship. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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