friendships

NOUN

companionship

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accord affection agreement closeness devotion good will harmony intimacy love pact rapport society solidarity understanding

STRONG

acquaintanceship affinity alliance amiability amicability amity association attachment attraction benevolence coalition comity company concord consideration consonance empathy esteem familiarity favor favoritism fondness friendliness fusion league partiality regard sociability sodality

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disagreement dislike hate hatred

STRONG

aloofness animosity antagonism disassociation discord disregard disrespect disunion division divorce estrangement fairness hostility ignorance impartiality incompatibility justice neglect opposition separation

WEAK

enmity

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friendships

Join us on a time-travel adventure to the ’90s: If you’ve recently been paralyzed by choice or felt overconnected but underinvested in your friendships, Slate has an antidote for you.

From Slate ● Aug. 10, 2026

"If it wasn't for this place, I wouldn't have had some of the greatest friendships and experiences I've ever had," she said.

From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026

"His confidence has really increased and he seems to be sort of developing some really lovely friendships with the other volunteers," she said.

From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026

A spokesman for the Lutheran Church said: “Sunday creates space for family, friendships, neighbors and volunteering.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 19, 2026

There is no camaraderie among the children, no blossoming friendships, no bonding together under hardship.

From "First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers" by Loung Ung