companionship
noun
com·pan·ion·ship
kəm-ˈpan-yən-ˌship 
: the fellowship existing among companions : company
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They missed the companionship of longtime friends after moving to California.
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Ron Grossman, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2025
According to Dogs Trust, adopting a rescue dog can be a rewarding experience, offering benefits such as companionship, the chance to give a dog a second chance at life, and often, receiving a deeply loyal and grateful pet in return.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025
Every character, in their own way, is longing for love and companionship.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 1 Mar. 2025
For many people, pets provide unconditional love, companionship and a sense of security.
—Brian N. Chin, The Conversation, 28 Feb. 2025
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“Companionship.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/companionship. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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companionship
noun
com·pan·ion·ship
kəm-ˈpan-yən-ˌship
: the good feeling that comes from being with someone else
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