companionship
noun
com·pan·ion·ship
kəm-ˈpan-yən-ˌship 
: the fellowship existing among companions : company
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They missed the companionship of longtime friends after moving to California.
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This shift has deepened feelings of social isolation, leaving many individuals longing for connections and companionship that once felt more accessible.
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Sarah Prazmark, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2024
Benji revels in his own suffering and, for companionship if nothing else, wants others to suffer alongside him.
—Peter Rainer, The Christian Science Monitor, 31 Oct. 2024
Oregonians need more companionship, with nearly 45% reporting feeling lonely at least sometimes — the second highest in US — according to the Census Bureau.
—Christine Clarridge, Axios, 1 Oct. 2024
The film shows that strangers talking one-on-one—that companionship—can be even more valuable.
—Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 6 Sep. 2024
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Sarah Prazmark, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2024
Benji revels in his own suffering and, for companionship if nothing else, wants others to suffer alongside him.
—Peter Rainer, The Christian Science Monitor, 31 Oct. 2024
Oregonians need more companionship, with nearly 45% reporting feeling lonely at least sometimes — the second highest in US — according to the Census Bureau.
—Christine Clarridge, Axios, 1 Oct. 2024
The film shows that strangers talking one-on-one—that companionship—can be even more valuable.
—Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 6 Sep. 2024
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“Companionship.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/companionship. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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companionship
noun
com·pan·ion·ship
kəm-ˈpan-yən-ˌship
: the good feeling that comes from being with someone else
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