friendship
noun
the state of being a friend; association as friends.
friendships
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pluralof friendship.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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There are two kinds of toxic friendships: transactional and trauma-based.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 21, 2026
There are two types of friendship: healthy friendships and unhealthy friendships, but no friendship is perfect, and it can sometimes be difficult to tell the difference between the two.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 21, 2026
He says the favouritism has made him believe "the needs of others take precedence over my own", leaving him feeling "isolated" and affecting friendships and romantic relationships.
From BBC ● Aug. 30, 2026
They had more success in the less-restricted Georgian and Armenian capitals, Tbilisi and Yerevan, contacting refuseniks in both cities and developing joyful friendships.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
My friendships were falling apart; my family was falling apart.
From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence
