camaraderie

noun

ˌkäm-ˈrä-d(ə-)rē How to pronounce camaraderie (audio)
Definition of camaraderienext
as in brotherhood
the feeling of closeness and friendship that exists between companions weekend retreats that are intended to foster camaraderie within the upper echelons of the corporation

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Recent Examples of camaraderie The camaraderie between quarterback Jaden Craig, Small and the other receivers seems to be growing as the year progresses. — Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Sep. 2026 At times, music and the voices of several women blend together, creating a sense of camaraderie. — Maykel Gonzalez, Miami Herald, 19 Sep. 2026 Camaraderie, competition in the air For all the camaraderie in the air, there is also some competition. — Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026 The camaraderie between the two is infectious, permeating FuelFest. — Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 16 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for camaraderie
Recent Examples of Synonyms for camaraderie
  1. brotherhood
  2. community
  3. friendship
  4. comradeship
  5. fellowship
  6. company
  7. generosity
  8. companionship
Noun
  • Fans love to witness brotherhood and friendship among players, especially between opposing teams.
    — Jenna Guarneri, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
  • To Houston, the most important thing for the unit is maintaining the brotherhood.
    — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of brotherhood
Noun
  • Firefighters, Red Cross personnel and security forces were being deployed to inspect damaged structures and assist affected communities.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026
  • That sense of community is also central to producer Chris Ferguson, whose Oddfellows banner has become a significant force in Vancouver’s independent film scene.
    — Katherine Brodsky, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of community
Noun
  • However, their love for music wins out, and the two develop a life-changing friendship.
    — Kayti Burt, Time, 6 Oct. 2026
  • In fact, when all is said and done, one of my favorite parts of this season was watching the friendship between Kat and Gen evolve.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of friendship
Noun
  • Theirs was a comradeship which defined the race, from its decisive attack, to Pogačar’s help in the white jersey competition, to Del Toro’s decision to crash himself on stage 15 to save his leader from falling.
    — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 26 July 2026
  • And love for leadership and mentorship and comradeship and all the good stuff sports stands for and gives opportunities for.
    — Pat Gallen, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
Definition of comradeship
Noun
  • The group also provides breast surgical fellowships across the country.
    — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Soebroto first came to the Chronicle via Hearst's fellowship program.
    — Jarrod Wardwell, Houston Chronicle, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of fellowship
Noun
  • That’s the call to action that patients will find on the site for digital health company Everlywell, which has offered at-home lab tests directly to consumers for a decade.
    — Katie Palmer, STAT, 8 Oct. 2026
  • By merging the two failing car companies, Marchionne created the seventh-largest vehicle manufacturer in the world, increasing Fiat’s value more than tenfold.
    — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of company
Noun
  • Jewel-bright macarons and sweets set a tone of abundant generosity at check-in.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The Sun in your 8th House opposes Saturn in your 2nd, highlighting the difference between generosity and taking on more than feels sustainable.
    — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of generosity
Noun
  • Lorea is a troubled writer who looks to a former prison inmate for companionship.
    — Roberto Prieto, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026
  • That’s why Chicago AF events focus on piquing adults’ interest with intriguing reasons to engage in companionship and activity.
    — Marie Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of companionship

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“Camaraderie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/camaraderie. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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