as in friendship
the feeling of closeness and friendship that exists between companions
They missed the companionship of longtime friends after moving to California.
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Recent Examples of companionship
Plus, their companionship doesn't go unnoticed by other animals.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2024
These scammers skillfully crafted personas that appealed to the victims' emotions and sense of companionship.
—Lars Daniel, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Simply talking and laughing with a friend or family member can lighten the mood, brighten your day, and lead to feelings of connectedness and companionship.
—Ashley Olivine, Ph.d., Mph, Verywell Health, 1 Oct. 2024
Research has shown the profound impact dogs can have on mental health, providing companionship, reducing stress, and even helping with depression.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 25 Sep. 2024
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2024
These scammers skillfully crafted personas that appealed to the victims' emotions and sense of companionship.
—Lars Daniel, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Simply talking and laughing with a friend or family member can lighten the mood, brighten your day, and lead to feelings of connectedness and companionship.
—Ashley Olivine, Ph.d., Mph, Verywell Health, 1 Oct. 2024
Research has shown the profound impact dogs can have on mental health, providing companionship, reducing stress, and even helping with depression.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 25 Sep. 2024
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In interviews, the two discussed their friendship, and the special included footage of them meeting for the first time in 2021.Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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As truths unfold, their profound friendship offers transformation and awakens hope.Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 15 Dec. 2024
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To me, America meant Walt Whitman, the land of new rhythm, the coming brotherhood of the whole world.Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 25 Nov. 2024
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Recommended Resilience Women in construction find solidarity as ‘sisters in the brotherhood’ Moreover, a growing number appear to have resigned themselves to the once-taboo prospect of ceding territory to reach a deal.Howard LaFranchi, The Christian Science Monitor, 21 Nov. 2024
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Your generosity makes a big difference in the lives of young people in our community.Ryan Murphy, The Indianapolis Star, 16 Dec. 2024
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Israel captured the Golan Heights during the 1967 Mideast war and annexed it, a move recognized only by the U.S. The international community continues to regard the area as occupied.Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
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The fellowships have been around since 1974 and have helped jump-start the careers of many of today's industry leaders.Arizona Republic, The Arizona Republic, 11 Dec. 2024
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Designed exclusively for emerging television writers, the fellowship will continue its partnership with Lilly Wachowski’s foundation and provides support and mentorship to a diverse group of aspiring voices in Hollywood.Lauren Coates, Variety, 10 Dec. 2024
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Mara Toto Tree Camp Designed by Dereck and Beverly Joubert, Mara Toto Tree Camp consists of just four treehouse tents and one communal tent (dressed in a romantic adventurer style), ensuring unmatched intimacy and comfort.Nicole Trilivas, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2024
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The escape that physical intimacy and the act of climax provide is as fleeting as the climax itself, pushing Lee to go beyond the physical and seek out even deeper ways to connect, namely telepathy, by the film’s end.David Opie, IndieWire, 7 Dec. 2024
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The company’s commitment to sustainability goes beyond just the main fibers and fabrics used in the Chillpaca.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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Variety has learned that the company, part of Endeavor’s non-scripted content group, is rebranding as Pantheon Media Group.Michael Schneider, Variety, 19 Dec. 2024
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Even as a single, childless woman, which society calls failure, my life always felt charmed, so charmed that asking God for more felt greedy.Essence, Essence, 17 Dec. 2024
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The importance of age as a powerful marker of authority — a principle that derives from the influence of Confucianism in Korean society — is vividly on display as junior officers and rank-and-file soldiers are caught, sometimes tragically, between these concepts and their duty to the nation.Richard Kuipers, Variety, 17 Dec. 2024
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Now the Eras Tour is ending, many are understandably upset that this sense of camaraderie is coming to a close.Callum Booth, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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One shot of Amell and McDermitt laughing in a swanky restaurant suggests similar camaraderie vibes may carry over from Suits.Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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“Companionship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/companionship. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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