companionship
noun
com·pan·ion·ship
kəm-ˈpan-yən-ˌship 
: the fellowship existing among companions : company
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Loneliness can create a sensation of floating untethered in a void, feeling bereft of companionship and fulfillment.
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Mark Travers, Forbes, 30 Mar. 2024
The pandemic accelerated that trend as millions more people adopted puppies to provide companionship during a period of isolation.
—Kff Health News, Orange County Register, 25 Feb. 2024
Studies have shown what many dog lovers likely already know — that canine companionship and dog walking can reduce stress, benefit health, lower medical costs and decrease depression and anxiety.
—Kelly Conaboy, Washington Post, 20 Feb. 2024
Sandoval then admitted the loss of Rachel’s companionship hit him hard.
—Stephanie Wenger, Peoplemag, 20 Mar. 2024
Piccolo is seeking damages in excess of $50,000 pursuant to Florida’s Wrongful Death Act, as well as damages for mental pain and suffering, loss of companionship and protection, loss of income and medical and funeral expenses.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN, 26 Feb. 2024
These connections can not only offer us companionship but also open doors to new experiences and opportunities.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2024
The people who put her up for the night, or offered friendship, or companionship.
—Will McCarthy, The Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2024
Despite the script’s prevalent lack of subtlety, telling us details and developments instead of showing through meaningful actions, there’s resonance in Michael’s nuanced turn from selfish to selfless via his newfound canine companionship.
—Courtney Howard, Variety, 13 Mar. 2024
Mark Travers, Forbes, 30 Mar. 2024
The pandemic accelerated that trend as millions more people adopted puppies to provide companionship during a period of isolation.
—Kff Health News, Orange County Register, 25 Feb. 2024
Studies have shown what many dog lovers likely already know — that canine companionship and dog walking can reduce stress, benefit health, lower medical costs and decrease depression and anxiety.
—Kelly Conaboy, Washington Post, 20 Feb. 2024
Sandoval then admitted the loss of Rachel’s companionship hit him hard.
—Stephanie Wenger, Peoplemag, 20 Mar. 2024
Piccolo is seeking damages in excess of $50,000 pursuant to Florida’s Wrongful Death Act, as well as damages for mental pain and suffering, loss of companionship and protection, loss of income and medical and funeral expenses.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN, 26 Feb. 2024
These connections can not only offer us companionship but also open doors to new experiences and opportunities.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2024
The people who put her up for the night, or offered friendship, or companionship.
—Will McCarthy, The Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2024
Despite the script’s prevalent lack of subtlety, telling us details and developments instead of showing through meaningful actions, there’s resonance in Michael’s nuanced turn from selfish to selfless via his newfound canine companionship.
—Courtney Howard, Variety, 13 Mar. 2024
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“Companionship.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/companionship. Accessed 19 Apr. 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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