friendship

noun

ˈfren(d)-ˌship How to pronounce friendship (audio)
Definition of friendshipnext
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 The friendships maintained through screens and plane tickets are part of everyday life again. — C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 2 Nov. 2026 The collaboration sees Minkoff and Nader take their friendship into the fashion space. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026 The two supermodels have crossed paths over the years and have reportedly been friendly and supportive of one another, though their relationship was never considered a close friendship, sources close to Bündchen told TMZ. — Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2026 The two shared a friendship adored by fans, often seen greeting each other with an affectionate kiss on the lips whether on TV programs or on the red carpet. — Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 30 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for friendship
Recent Examples of Synonyms for friendship
  1. generosity
  2. brotherhood
  3. amity
  4. cordiality
  5. goodwill
  6. friendliness
  7. neighborliness
  8. kindness
Noun
  • Their warmth, generosity and gift for making people feel welcome touched so many lives.
    — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Out of war, out of tragedy, came a generosity that has answered the prayers of so many.
    — Ron Farina, Hartford Courant, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of generosity
Noun
  • The family-like environment and sense of brotherhood is what keeps him connected and committed to the program in addition to his passion to become a business owner.
    — Nakell Williams, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026
  • From the first meeting in Arizona with David Berson & Ross Molloy, to the brotherhood of the NFL Today desk, an unforgettable year with Ian, Evan, Ken & crew and now alongside legendary Jim Nantz, Tracy Wolfson, Rikhoff and the whole crew.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of brotherhood
Noun
  • There are, of course, other models of languages coexisting, with varying levels of amity.
    — Nikhil Krishnan, New Yorker, 20 July 2026
  • Of course, their amity turned out to be a time bomb.
    — Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2026
Definition of amity
Noun
  • Joe Biden rose through the Senate, which required cordiality and the ability to strike deals with rivals.
    — Jonathan A. Czin, The Atlantic, 14 Sep. 2026
  • The cordiality and handsome looks of the dining room are exquisite reminders of elaborate Milanese design.
    — John Mariani, Forbes.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Definition of cordiality
Noun
  • The challenge for the Don is to keep their family happy and for the other players to accumulate enough goodwill to keep receiving a portion of the prize.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 28 Oct. 2026
  • With the majority on the line, that goodwill could evaporate quickly.
    — Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of goodwill
Noun
  • Everyone is incredibly affable, welcoming guests with friendliness that never feels forced or excessive.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Rice’s reputation as the rare C-suite suit with both taste and talent-friendliness followed him out of Disney to a non-exclusive production and co-financing deal with A24 for both TV and film.
    — Josef Adalian, Vulture, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of friendliness
Noun
  • Charity and neighborliness helped a lot — many victims are still thankful to churches and neighbors that volunteered their labor, according to Whitney Bailey, a disaster response project director at AppalReD Legal Aid.
    — Michael Phillis, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026
  • And in this quiet corner, tucked away from the hustle of the Grand Concourse's main drag, Parsons sees one of the fairgrounds biggest opportunities to tend that neighborliness.
    — Courtney Crowder, Des Moines Register, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of neighborliness
Noun
  • Patience and kindness can go a long way, Henderson says, and Seshadri reminds everyone to extend that respect to the airport staff and your fellow passengers.
    — Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Be patient when a grocery store cashier with disabilities rings up your items — kindness can go a long way.
    — John Gill, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of kindness

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