friendship

noun

ˈfren(d)-ˌship How to pronounce friendship (audio)
Definition of friendshipnext
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 Despite years passing and their lives moving in different directions, the four come together and remember how beautiful and essential their friendship was and is. — Kara Nesvig, Parents, 29 Aug. 2026 Those small gestures often spark conversations that turn into lasting friendships, with some guests even booking future cruises together. — Jill Schildhouse, Southern Living, 29 Aug. 2026 But during their time apart, their friendship got tighter than ever. — Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 29 Aug. 2026 During the friendship arc, fans can see Hawkins High School, while in a darker moment, windows will be illuminated with the images of scurrying rats. — Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for friendship
Recent Examples of Synonyms for friendship
  1. generosity
  2. brotherhood
  3. amity
  4. cordiality
  5. goodwill
  6. friendliness
  7. neighborliness
  8. kindness
Noun
  • Charities should seize on that and message around the benefit that leaning into generosity has for people’s wallets and their communities—one that opens the door to a teaching moment.
    — Dale Bannon, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Their generosity, humanity and belief in the importance of fashion as art, culture and history – as well as their understanding of human fragility and the possibility of growth – will remain with me always.
    — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of generosity
Noun
  • To Houston, the most important thing for the unit is maintaining the brotherhood.
    — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Aug. 2026
  • So watch this movie and see where this eternal brotherhood started in every frame.
    — Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of brotherhood
Noun
  • There are, of course, other models of languages coexisting, with varying levels of amity.
    — Nikhil Krishnan, New Yorker, 20 July 2026
  • Of course, their amity turned out to be a time bomb.
    — Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2026
Definition of amity
Noun
  • The cordiality and handsome looks of the dining room are exquisite reminders of elaborate Milanese design.
    — John Mariani, Forbes.com, 16 Mar. 2026
  • Indianapolis didn't crack Nextdoor's list of the 20 friendliest cities in Indiana, but its separate ranking of neighborhoods in the Indy metro area finds plenty of cordiality in Central Indiana.
    — Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 27 Feb. 2026
Definition of cordiality
Noun
  • That was later cleaned up by a waste management company with ties to the original company, as a gesture of goodwill during the new company’s bid for a lucrative New York City contract.
    — Michele Metych Britannica Editors Sep. 1, Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Some of that goodwill came simply from contrast with Hegseth, according to officials familiar with the dynamics.
    — Luis Martinez, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of goodwill
Noun
  • But there's more to these cities than tax-friendliness, WalletHub said.
    — Medora Lee, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Diaper qualities and features Some general diaper selection factors to consider are cost, softness, absorbency, fit, fragrance, ingredients and environmental friendliness.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of friendliness
Noun
  • Maybe camaraderie and neighborliness will succeed where the Council’s blindness to our needs failed.
    — Peter Madonia, New York Daily News, 1 Mar. 2026
  • The North Star State’s Minnesota Nice reputation has long encompassed progressive politics; a polite, if guarded, interpersonal demeanor; and a hearty neighborliness formed out of necessity during frigid winters.
    — Daniel Cueto-Villalobos, The Conversation, 26 Feb. 2026
Definition of neighborliness
Noun
  • Following her death, Eloise’s family established the Living for Lulu Foundation to continue her legacy by encouraging kindness and helping animals in need.
    — Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
  • My mother, Cynthia, taught me to go through life with both relentless ambition and kindness.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of kindness

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