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as in organization
a group of persons formally joined together for some common interest
they're a brotherhood of retired war veterans
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2
as in fraternity
the body of people in a profession or field of activity
a family that has been part of the brotherhood of police officers for four generations
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as in community
the feeling of closeness and friendship that exists between companions
the brotherhood that existed between the medical missionaries and the villagers they served
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as in friendship
kindly concern, interest, or support
in a display of brotherhood, other writers rushed to the defense of the jailed journalist
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Recent Examples of brotherhood
But Pollard discovered a brotherhood of the bandaged — a group of men who had just experienced hair transplants and were eager to share their recovery stories.
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Christopher Elliott, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
Befitting their brotherhood — and a rare chance to fulfill it all the more.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 18 Mar. 2025
In preserving this emotional moment, Rush 50 commemorates a brotherhood as well as a discography, and concludes a suitably epic tour of one of rock’s most fulfilling and rewarding journeys.
—Hank Shteamer, Rolling Stone, 20 Mar. 2025
The golf influencer community seems to be a great brotherhood where everyone admires and supports each other.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
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Christopher Elliott, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
Befitting their brotherhood — and a rare chance to fulfill it all the more.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 18 Mar. 2025
In preserving this emotional moment, Rush 50 commemorates a brotherhood as well as a discography, and concludes a suitably epic tour of one of rock’s most fulfilling and rewarding journeys.
—Hank Shteamer, Rolling Stone, 20 Mar. 2025
The golf influencer community seems to be a great brotherhood where everyone admires and supports each other.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brotherhood
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The aim is to ensure that the correct priorities remain visible, resources are appropriately allocated and the organization maintains a steady rhythm.—
Ishita Mehta,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Before the 2024 contest kicked off, over 60 LGBTQ+ organizations worldwide called for a Eurovision boycott over its inclusion of Israel amid the country’s siege on Gaza.—
Abby Monteil,
Them.,
29 Apr. 2025
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Some interviews mimic college fraternity hazing practices and are biased, inconsistent and inefficient, according to some leaders.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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And Jews were excluded from many fraternities and from leadership positions in other campus organizations.—
Jonathan Zimmerman,
New York Daily News,
14 Apr. 2025
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Listen to this article When former NFL player Walter Mendenhall founded the social enterprise Male Mogul Initiative in 2017, his goal was to positively transform the way young men live and lead in their communities and hopefully alter the trajectory of those from disadvantaged backgrounds.—
Shanzeh Ahmad,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2025
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But being involved in the community also has informed changes.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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To be honest, this movie is a bit too treacly for my taste, but the four main actresses’ enduring friendship warms my millennial heart.—
Lizzie Logan,
Vulture,
2 May 2025
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Make your friendships more romantic and your romances more friendly, Aries.—
Colin Bedell,
Them.,
2 May 2025
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The Edgar Awards announced the 2025 winners on May 1 The awards honor the best in mystery fiction, nonfiction and television The association also gave out a selection of special awards at the ceremony The winners of the 2025 Edgar Allan Poe Awards are here!—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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In 1955, the San Diego Public Library took over much of the La Jolla collection while leaving the association with its music and arts materials, at which time the association adopted the name Athenaeum Music & Arts Library.—
Michael Williams,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 May 2025
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In 2022, the family launched their reality TV show, Mathis Family Matters, which gave a glimpse into the family’s professions and relationships.—
Makena Gera,
People.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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So this was not a day when Wilshere questioned the wisdom of the mad profession of football management?—
Michael Walker,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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Talitha Frazier, Gonzalez’s sister-in-law, told WTNH that the fight was more proof that Smith was unhinged and a threat to society.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
3 May 2025
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So there’s this strength in the society, which is really inspiring and powerful and devastating as well.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
2 May 2025
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That prompted the administration to block more than $2 billion in federal grants to the Cambridge, Massachusetts, institution.—
Seung Min Kim,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2025
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In recent years, attacks on institutions like UnitedHealth and Ascension Health have led to months of operational disruption, massive financial costs and prolonged investigations.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
3 May 2025
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“Brotherhood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brotherhood. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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