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
What started as companionship turned into something much bigger.
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Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2026
What started as companionship became something much bigger.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
But even from so far away, the crews shared companionship.
—Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 14 Apr. 2026
The Beagle, a part of the Hound Group, loves to exercise in your companionship.
—Katelyn Chef, Martha Stewart, 12 Apr. 2026
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Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2026
What started as companionship became something much bigger.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
But even from so far away, the crews shared companionship.
—Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 14 Apr. 2026
The Beagle, a part of the Hound Group, loves to exercise in your companionship.
—Katelyn Chef, Martha Stewart, 12 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for companionship
Recent Examples of Synonyms for companionship
Noun
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Unfortunately for her, Steve’s more than ready for the attack, and what begins as a perfect friendship, devolves into an all-out feud.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
27 Apr. 2026
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Raising the stakes is the shadow of the king’s younger brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, who has been stripped of his royal title of Prince Andrew, exiled from public life and put under police investigation over his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The neon lights on Wrigley beckoned every Cubbies fan to gather in brotherhood and share one of America’s greatest experiences — baseball.—
Charleen Richey,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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His graduation as a full member of this blood brotherhood awaits after his first kill.—
Frank Rizzo,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Many exhibitions are organized by theme, focusing on the topics of love, family, community, and adventure which connect generations.—
Marc Malkin,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2026
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In the remote Scottish Highlands, a young teen sets out to prove the existence of a mysterious creature, hoping to preserve the magic of his community and protect it from industrial ruin.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In this subscriber exclusive story, NBC News spoke to members of the Caltech Christian fellowship group Allen was a member of, a pastor at a church that Allen regularly attended and a neighbor about their impressions of his faith.—
Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC news,
30 Apr. 2026
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The sixth cycle of the fellowship launches today, with applications to be accepted through December 4.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This series has been distinguished by its intimacy, which comes with having access to the house in which Heuermann lived (and killed), and on-camera interviews with his ex-wife (who divorced Heuermann following his arrest) and his daughter.—
Rick Kogan,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Their rekindled relationship illustrates the dissonance of familial expectations and intimacy with a parent one barely knows.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Charles was also greeted by Kimberley Harris, executive vice president of Comcast, the parent company of NBCUniversal, which owns NBC News.—
Emma Caughlan,
NBC news,
30 Apr. 2026
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This is a game every media company has to play.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Clorox Company, parent company of Burt's Bees, shared the collab in an April 27 news release, adding that the brands are tapping into society’s love for the cucumber creation.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Yet, the beneficiaries of the conquests were mainly royalty and others at the top of society.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Currently, there should be more camaraderie going around with everyone, especially in significant partnerships.—
Kyle Thomas,
PEOPLE,
26 Apr. 2026
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Choosing an activity to try with friends or family is a great way to bond and build camaraderie, as well as perhaps check some things off your bucket list.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Companionship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/companionship. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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