friendship
noun
friend·ship
ˈfren(d)-ˌship 
1
: the state of being friends
they have a long-standing friendship
2
: the quality or state of being friendly : friendliness
the friendship shown him by his coworkers
3
obsolete
: aid
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Examples of friendship in a Sentence
a friendship between two countries
They have enjoyed many years of friendship.
He was encouraged by the friendship his coworkers showed him.
Recent Examples on the Web
As the moon and Pluto clash, a difference in values makes or breaks a friendship.
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USA TODAY, 9 Apr. 2024
The rock legend, 76, wore a red jacket with the late singer's merchandise underneath and ran out onto the stage to tell a story about his friendship with Keith.
—Daniela Avila, Peoplemag, 8 Apr. 2024
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USA TODAY, 9 Apr. 2024
The rock legend, 76, wore a red jacket with the late singer's merchandise underneath and ran out onto the stage to tell a story about his friendship with Keith.
—Daniela Avila, Peoplemag, 8 Apr. 2024
See all Example Sentences for friendship
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“Friendship.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/friendship. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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friendship
noun
friend·ship
ˈfren(d)-ˌship
: the state of being friends
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