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
The lawsuit over Bryan’s death seeks more than $50,000 in damages for loss of companionship and protection, mental pain and suffering, funeral expenses, medical expenses and more, the complaint shows.
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Julia Marnin, Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2025
Not wanting Roan to go too long without the comfort of canine companionship, Ruth started searching for a new rescue dog with her son.
—Kelli Bender, People.com, 30 Jan. 2025
As technology evolves, so too does our understanding of companionship.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 25 Jan. 2025
Throughout the years, watching their friendship has shaped Jordan and Tara’s understanding of love and companionship.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 10 Feb. 2025
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Julia Marnin, Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2025
Not wanting Roan to go too long without the comfort of canine companionship, Ruth started searching for a new rescue dog with her son.
—Kelli Bender, People.com, 30 Jan. 2025
As technology evolves, so too does our understanding of companionship.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 25 Jan. 2025
Throughout the years, watching their friendship has shaped Jordan and Tara’s understanding of love and companionship.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 10 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for companionship
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Rihanna and Rocky first confirmed their romance in 2020 following nearly a decade of close friendship.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
19 Feb. 2025
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Though Hawke and Qualley were holding hands, the gesture seemed to be more of a sign of friendship than of romance.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
19 Feb. 2025
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With the group’s strength in mind, the Backstreet Boys see the residency is a reminder of their legacy and their 32-year brotherhood.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
18 Feb. 2025
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Featuring some larger-than-life characters, Sirianni has helped mold this consortium of talent into a brotherhood and a winning machine.—
Ben Morse,
CNN,
8 Feb. 2025
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The impacts are being felt in communities across the country that have universities or academic medical centers, Wolfson and others said, as well as clinical training, basic scientific research and patient care.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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Then make a difference in your community, within your friends, within your family.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
20 Feb. 2025
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The app was originally financed by von Ahn's MacArthur fellowship and a National Science Foundation grant.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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The Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah is part of the Sundance Institute, which offers developmental labs, fellowships and grants to support emerging filmmakers.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
7 Feb. 2025
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Its inaugural exhibition features more than 20 pieces by 19 artists, ranging from emerging to established, and explores artists’ relationship to privacy and attention through depictions of intimacy, domesticity and the art world.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2025
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As a result, true intimacy—where they are fully seen and emotionally invested—can feel unsettling.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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The results spell an unlikely third-act triumph for the 69-year-old, who just seven years ago was seen as a failed politician fully reconciled to ending his career as a wealthy lobbyist and member of numerous company boards.—
Thomas Escritt,
USA TODAY,
24 Feb. 2025
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After his military service, Harmon worked for PBI Gordon, a national turf and ornamental management company, for 27 years as a traffic coordinator until his retirement.—
J.M. Banks,
Kansas City Star,
23 Feb. 2025
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David Cannon, Aurora Medicaid cut will be devastating for society’s most vulnerable In Washington, the new U.S. House budget framework directs the Energy and Commerce Committee to cut at least $880 billion in spending.—
Courier-News,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Feb. 2025
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In the special, Maron comments on everything from society’s obsession with turmeric, to the end times of Trump, and the cultish, religious vibes of Marvel superfans.—
Will DiGravio,
TIME,
21 Feb. 2025
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As a viewer, their aggregate talent and camaraderie brought an authenticity to the stage, which further enriched this modern adaptation.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
25 Feb. 2025
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Named for his grandmother and mother, the bar seats around 40 and will host lunches, late-night dinners and pop-ups — and sometimes, just plain old gathering at the bar for the sake of camaraderie.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Companionship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/companionship. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.
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