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
Synonyms
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.
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Jessica M. Goldstein, Washington Post, 21 June 2024
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—Ebony Flake, Essence, 20 June 2024
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—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 June 2024
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Jessica M. Goldstein, Washington Post, 21 June 2024
Foster genuine connections that extend beyond the event, nurturing both friendships and professional alliances.
—Ebony Flake, Essence, 20 June 2024
Parents recently spoke with the cast of the series about ways to empower kids to take positive risks, how the show teaches younger audiences about empathy and friendship, and the benefits of ethnically authentic casting.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 20 June 2024
When a new family moves in across the street, Elias falls into an easy friendship with Alexander (Marius De Saeger), who’s also 14 but taller and physically more developed.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 June 2024
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“Friendship.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/friendship. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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friendship
noun
friend·ship
ˈfren(d)-ˌship
: the state of being friends
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