1
as in organizations
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 fraternities
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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Recent Examples of fellowships
Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
The Guggenheim Foundation has named the 223 recipients of its 2026 fellowships.
—News Desk, Artforum, 14 Apr. 2026
Right-wing political leaders in Hungary, however, have spent years nurturing relationships with American conservatives through a host of fellowships, conferences, and partnerships to engender that reality.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 8 Apr. 2026
Published widely, Greer holds fellowships from VONA/VOICES, Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice, Yaddo, Ragdale, and Lost and Found Lab.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 8 Apr. 2026
The Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting program has awarded 191 fellowships since 1986.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 23 Mar. 2026
Peace Corps volunteers serve in host communities for two years after three months of training and receive a living stipend, housing, extensive language and technical training, and financial benefits that can include graduate school fellowships after service.
—Magda Liszewska, Oc Register, 2 Mar. 2026
Ardern, who rose to global prominence after taking office in 2017 and later led Labour to a historic 2020 landslide, has largely stepped away from frontline politics since quitting, taking up fellowships at Harvard, joining the Earthshot Prize board and publishing her memoir.
—Jui Chakravorty, Bloomberg, 26 Feb. 2026
The secretary said the department would be ending graduate-level training, fellowships and certificate programs for active-duty service members starting in the coming school year.
—Preston Mizell, FOXNews.com, 17 Feb. 2026
Noun
Once the films are finished, one filmmaker will be chosen to receive an additional $10,000 grant and invited to join the AGBO Storytellers Collective, an alumni network of emerging filmmakers who have won AGBO fellowships or competitions.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
The Guggenheim Foundation has named the 223 recipients of its 2026 fellowships.
—News Desk, Artforum, 14 Apr. 2026
Right-wing political leaders in Hungary, however, have spent years nurturing relationships with American conservatives through a host of fellowships, conferences, and partnerships to engender that reality.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 8 Apr. 2026
Published widely, Greer holds fellowships from VONA/VOICES, Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice, Yaddo, Ragdale, and Lost and Found Lab.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 8 Apr. 2026
The Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting program has awarded 191 fellowships since 1986.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 23 Mar. 2026
Peace Corps volunteers serve in host communities for two years after three months of training and receive a living stipend, housing, extensive language and technical training, and financial benefits that can include graduate school fellowships after service.
—Magda Liszewska, Oc Register, 2 Mar. 2026
Ardern, who rose to global prominence after taking office in 2017 and later led Labour to a historic 2020 landslide, has largely stepped away from frontline politics since quitting, taking up fellowships at Harvard, joining the Earthshot Prize board and publishing her memoir.
—Jui Chakravorty, Bloomberg, 26 Feb. 2026
The secretary said the department would be ending graduate-level training, fellowships and certificate programs for active-duty service members starting in the coming school year.
—Preston Mizell, FOXNews.com, 17 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fellowships
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These organizations, striving to fill the information gap created by the state government’s increasing drift toward secrecy — can’t rely on taxpayers to pay their bills.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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Suing government agencies is not a first choice for most reporters and news organizations.—
Charles Ornstein,
ProPublica,
30 Apr. 2026
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Numerous other fraternities and a handful of sororities have received probation and warnings for hazing in the period from 2018 through the spring 2025 semester.—
Matthew Kelly
April 23,
Kansas City Star,
23 Apr. 2026
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In winning consecutive Masters — a feat not accomplished since Tiger Woods did it in 2002 — McIlroy joins Nicklaus, Nick Faldo and Woods in one of golf’s most exclusive fraternities.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Apr. 2026
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Bacon notes the Department of Corrections receives almost all its money from the general fund so more money for corrections means less for education, transportation, and Medicaid.—
Shaun Boyd,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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When an employee is subject to joint employment, all employers involved are jointly liable for ensuring the employee receives the correct wages and benefits, including overtime.—
Keith Sonderling,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Lumai has made the Nova server available for evaluation to hyperscalers, neo-clouds, enterprises, and research institutes.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Apr. 2026
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They are now accepted and used by a large segment of users, including academic and research institutes as well as leading humanoid robotics companies.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
30 Apr. 2026
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Nursing has long been lionized as one of the most stable and safe professions for young graduates to pursue.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
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Cowboys, farmhands, railroad workers and the like -- all are and have been hardworking professions that required clothes to keep up, so leaning that direction for a stylish and functional menswear look makes perfect sense.—
Kelsey Legg,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Braff admits, but explains the conflicted choice.—
Amanda Champagne-Meadows,
Deadline,
25 Apr. 2026
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The 44% theory Steve Dittmore admits that his research interest, the relationship of athletics and enrollment at small colleges, falls pretty far outside of the mainstream, even in the already-niche world of sports and higher ed.—
Mark Dent,
thehustle.co,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The question is whether institutions will adapt quickly enough to remain relevant.—
Gerald Bradshaw,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Across collectors, cultural institutions and design circles, perfume bottles are increasingly being recognized not as packaging, but as artifacts — objects that preserve history, identity and the visual language of their time.—
Sudhir Gupta,
Rolling Stone,
27 Apr. 2026
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New York decided to add another linebacker, Arvell Reese, to their corps and an offensive lineman, Francis Mauigoa.—
Ryan Gaydos OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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However, some beat reporters argue that Trump’s attendance is a concession of sorts — an acknowledgment of the press corps’ enduring power.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Fellowships.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fellowships. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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