as in generosity
kindly concern, interest, or support
I appreciate your friendship during this difficult time for my family
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Recent Examples of friendship
How many will become gambling addicts and go into debt, and how might that affect their relationships, friendships and nascent careers?
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Fans have paid particular attention to Lakshmi and King’s friendship in recent months as the pair frequently post pictures together.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
As Aleister gets the rock star treatment, the band takes a back seat as their friendship is put to the test.
—Giana Levy, Variety, 27 Oct. 2025
Reminiscing about his friendship with Abe, the president wished Takaichi well in her new job.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 27 Oct. 2025
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Fans have paid particular attention to Lakshmi and King’s friendship in recent months as the pair frequently post pictures together.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
As Aleister gets the rock star treatment, the band takes a back seat as their friendship is put to the test.
—Giana Levy, Variety, 27 Oct. 2025
Reminiscing about his friendship with Abe, the president wished Takaichi well in her new job.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 27 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for friendship
Noun
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The Brown family is among the wealthiest families in the country, and its generosity over generations has left an undeniable mark on Louisville.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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Still, Kozlin says she was overwhelmed by Evelyn’s generosity.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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A lot of a lack of brotherhood and in so many different instances.—
Kyle Eustice,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Oct. 2025
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Across decades, the two young men grow and evolve together – from acting school to the grandest stages – amid scandals and glory, brotherhood and betrayals, as each pushes to become the greatest living Kabuki master.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
9 Oct. 2025
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Instead, Starr would be my roving ambassador of joy and amity in an America that felt starved of such things.—
Mark Leibovich,
The Atlantic,
31 Mar. 2025
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Those who yearn for peace and stability, commerce and comradery, amity with our friends and neighbors?—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Visuals of exaggerated cordiality between the Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India, President Vladimir Putin of Russia, and President Xi Jinping of China at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit on September 1 displayed China’s convening power.—
Shyam Saran,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
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One of the institute’s medical personnel, Farah (Kate Dickie), greets them with the kind of clinical cordiality that undercuts its outwardly soothing welcome with unnerving detachment.—
Jake Cole,
IndieWire,
10 Sep. 2025
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Lefke didn’t have much love for the British Army, but Aytaç’s funeral stunt had depleted his store of goodwill.—
David Wingrave,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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Macy’s, founded in New York City in 1858, benefits from a huge reservoir of goodwill among its 40 million annual customers, many of whom remember trips to the department store as kids, to get outfits for their graduations or to sit on Santa’s knee.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
18 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The city's hospital system also ranked eighth overall, and Minneapolis was 34th in retiree-friendliness.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Oct. 2025
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There's certain momentum, there's a warmth, a genuine friendliness.—
Molly Davis,
Nashville Tennessean,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Because of its smallish size, Kentucky’s capital (population 28,000) is a city where neighborliness and politics go hand in hand.—
Robin Roenker,
Southern Living,
13 Sep. 2025
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His legacy continues to inspire others to lead with kindness, purpose, and authenticity.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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Found in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, Wilbur is described as quirky and in need of patience, stability, and someone willing to earn his trust with treats and kindness.—
Real-Time News team,
Miami Herald,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Friendship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/friendship. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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