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as in communion
a friendly relationship marked by ready communication and mutual understanding
the new counselor is eager to develop a trustful fellowship with the troubled teens seeking help at the center
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as in organization
a group of persons formally joined together for some common interest
a fellowship of physicians dedicated to administering medical aid without regard to politics
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as in friendship
kindly concern, interest, or support
this music festival would not have been a success without the fellowship of many people in the community
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as in fraternity
the body of people in a profession or field of activity
members of a law firm who violated just about every ethical principle that the legal fellowship holds dear
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as in brotherhood
the feeling of closeness and friendship that exists between companions
the fellowship that exists among members of a college fraternity
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Recent Examples of fellowship
Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 21 Oct. 2024
That sense of connection, community, and fellowship would eventually inspire the creation of ChòpnBlọk.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 1 Oct. 2024
Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 13 Apr. 2024
Among other things, her gift will also fund Art Studio fellowships for graduate students.
—Ariane Lange, Sacramento Bee, 7 May 2024
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Henry received a range of touted fellowships, including ones from the Guggenheim Foundation, the Ford Foundation, and the Joan Mitchell Foundation.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 21 Oct. 2024
That sense of connection, community, and fellowship would eventually inspire the creation of ChòpnBlọk.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 1 Oct. 2024
Verb
Yale is second only to Harvard in the number of faculty members that have received Guggenheim fellowships over the years.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 13 Apr. 2024
Among other things, her gift will also fund Art Studio fellowships for graduate students.
—Ariane Lange, Sacramento Bee, 7 May 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fellowship
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The evolution of the waffle continued in medieval Europe, where they were adopted by the Catholic church to accompany communion.Terry Baddoo, USA TODAY, 19 Oct. 2024
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The breadth of articles here hints at the diversity of living arrangements that all have one thing in common: people’s desire to live their ideals, in communion with others.Christine Ro, Longreads, 17 Sep. 2024
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What Types of Bacteria Are Lurking in Your Reusable Water Bottle? According to the Water Quality Association, a not-for-profit organization in the water treatment industry, all drinking water contains microbes or heterotrophic microorganisms, a catch-all term for types of bacteria, mold, or yeast.Kayla Blanton, Outside Online, 17 Nov. 2024
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Along with working for the organization, Winn has covered the Giants as an analyst for NBC Sports Bay Area since 2013.Justice delos Santos, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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The brisk pace of crime-solving leaves more time for this episode to stretch out a bit with the ongoing plot strands of Captain Wagner’s concerns about workplace morale and his team’s perception of him as a leader, and Kaya and Elsbeth’s friendship.Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2024
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Cheek to Cheek was a surprise hit, bringing Gershwin and Porter songs to the top of the Billboard 200 decades after their deaths; Gaga’s mojo had been slightly regained, but more importantly, her creative partnership and personal friendship with Bennett blossomed.Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2024
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Another fraternity brother shows me photos from two nights before, when snow flurries blanketed the area at night.Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 7 Nov. 2024
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Many attendees wore their sorority or fraternity colors — a celebration of a storied strand of Black culture in America.Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2024
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Rather than love and romance, such movies evoke tears through male camaraderie and brotherhood — unsurprising, then, that war and sports films rate high on the list, at least if my boomer dad is anything to go by.Christina Newland, Vulture, 15 June 2024
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The show also tackles various themes, including brotherhood and the existential quandary some experience towards the end of an illustrious career.JP Mangalindan, People.com, 16 Oct. 2024
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Spanish speaking students who receive TINLI services could still receive bilingual programming at several schools in the zone, including Cole, Garden Place and Swansea.Jessica Seaman, The Denver Post, 9 Nov. 2024
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Sophomore Megan Liu received the trophy and quickly handed it to junior Natalie Keith.Dan Albano, Orange County Register, 9 Nov. 2024
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At the Republican National Convention days later, Trump was hailed as a martyr, with attendees wearing bandages over their ears in solidarity with him.Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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But, in the final moments of season 5, episode 6, it is revealed that while Nancy's lump was fine, the same could not be said for Tommy, who got tested in solidarity.Patrick Gomez, EW.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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The institute has been comparatively quiet about implications for a Harris presidency.Jeff Cox, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024
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Commentators have noted the importance of this sort of space in a place like India, where, despite a growing number of universities, multidisciplinary institutes are uncommon, and scientific output lags behind those of other large economies.Erika Page, The Christian Science Monitor, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Fellowship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fellowship. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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