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
Contact a home health agency: Investigate options for getting personal care support, housekeeping assistance, and companionship.
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Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 17 June 2025
Research has shown that companionship, either from humans or other dogs, plays a big part in dogs’ happiness.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 June 2025
In a study published by Frontiers in Psychology, researchers found that frequent chatbot users reported emotional dependence, especially when using AI for companionship.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
Horses that are kept alone may also become stressed due to not receiving the benefits of equine companionship.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 June 2025
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Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 17 June 2025
Research has shown that companionship, either from humans or other dogs, plays a big part in dogs’ happiness.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 June 2025
In a study published by Frontiers in Psychology, researchers found that frequent chatbot users reported emotional dependence, especially when using AI for companionship.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
Horses that are kept alone may also become stressed due to not receiving the benefits of equine companionship.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for companionship
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Lavigne maintains a close friendship with Richard’s granddaughter and continues working with the Smithsonian on projects that preserve and celebrate Richard’s contributions.—
Sughnen Yongo,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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By the end of the first episode of Beyond the Villa, which premiered last night, viewers finally learned why their favorite friendship was starting to crumble.—
Monique Wilson,
Glamour,
14 July 2025
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Graduates emphasized the school's unique environment fostering brotherhood and celebrating Black identity.—
Krista Johnson,
The Courier-Journal,
2 July 2025
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Fraser depicts his bloody brotherhood with similar flair.—
Hamilton Cain,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2025
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However, the 6th District Court of Rhode Island declined to honor the detainer, releasing Mendoza without notifying ICE, forcing agents to locate and arrest him in the community.—
Stepheny Price , Bill Melugin,
FOXNews.com,
15 July 2025
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The film community of Vancouver Island is tiny compared to the City of Vancouver’s Hollywood North hub.—
Jennie Punter,
Variety,
14 July 2025
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Lines at Eli’s Bar B Que are commonplace, but so is an overwhelming sense of fellowship.—
Katie Strasberg Rousso,
Southern Living,
12 July 2025
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Dunn joined the Health Department in 2005 as a public health service officer after completing an epidemic intelligence service fellowship.—
Beth Warren,
The Tennessean,
11 July 2025
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All of the intimacy of that and all the majesty and complexity and contradiction and controversy of the U.S.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 July 2025
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While daunting, the intimacy of the show also fuels Isbell.—
Audrey Gibbs,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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Gossamer Gear Packing Cube Bundle for $83 ($28 off) Gossamer Gear The ultralight backpacking company Gossamer Gear is now making travel products, like these awesome packing cubes.—
Scott Gilbertson,
Wired News,
5 July 2025
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Originally launched in 1989 as a handbag and wallet supplier, the company has grown to successfully launch everything from diaper bags to long-haul trunk suitcases—all with quality, durability, and functionality at the forefront.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
5 July 2025
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Still, with the rise of populist and ultra-conservative politicians utilizing nationalistic rhetoric, theocracy is becoming a greater concern for secular societies.—
Emi Eleode,
Time,
14 July 2025
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In my opinion, AI is the foundation of modern society, and its applications are expanding across a wide range of industries.—
Carmen Skipworth,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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In the 1920s, lesbians in New York City flocked to 129 MacDougal Street, a tearoom in the heart of Greenwich Village, for conversation and camaraderie.—
Kellie B. Gormly,
Smithsonian Magazine,
26 June 2025
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Ideas flowed from product engineers to senior leaders, creating a shared sense of bravery, purpose and camaraderie.—
Stephen McKeown,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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“Companionship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/companionship. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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