1
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
The trajectory of India-China relations has evolved from one of post-colonial brotherhood to modern-day strategic rivalry.
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Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2025
Hopper described the chemistry among his fellow cast members as a brotherhood.
—Yamillah Hurtado, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Dudes just doing things outside of football, having an actual brotherhood and connection.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Aug. 2025
While the past few months have highlighted rifts that time has yet to heal, Juvenile’s stance underscores a deeper desire — one rooted in decades of brotherhood and shared history — to see the Hot Boys move forward together rather than fall apart.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 6 Aug. 2025
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Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2025
Hopper described the chemistry among his fellow cast members as a brotherhood.
—Yamillah Hurtado, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Dudes just doing things outside of football, having an actual brotherhood and connection.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Aug. 2025
While the past few months have highlighted rifts that time has yet to heal, Juvenile’s stance underscores a deeper desire — one rooted in decades of brotherhood and shared history — to see the Hot Boys move forward together rather than fall apart.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 6 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brotherhood
Noun
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Quintana said some organizations and companies backed out of sponsorships or being part of the march this year.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Sep. 2025
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Neither was in the organization before late May.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Organizers had OK’d this, along with the participation of community groups including sororities and fraternities, Osbern previously said.—
Darcie Moran,
Freep.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Chapin, a junior, was a member of the Sigma Chi fraternity.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The report generated concerted pushback from the scientific community.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 2025
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An elevator connects all the different levels, with the high-altitude location offering sweeping views of the surrounding community, from downtown Boulder to the university campus to the surrounding Flatirons.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
10 Sep. 2025
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Critics particularly praised the chemistry between Johnson and Blunt, who channeled their real-life friendship to convey a genuine sense of ease between their characters.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
9 Sep. 2025
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His entry covered 10 pages in total of the book, a storybook tale of their friendship interspersed with photographs.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
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In contrast, the cerebellum showed no such association.—
Pranjal Malewar,
New Atlas,
7 Sep. 2025
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Bieger and a spokesperson for the alumni association did not immediately return Deadline’s requests for comment.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
6 Sep. 2025
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According to a news release, the annual award honors and recognizes teachers who exemplify excellence in their profession as well as those who leave a lasting positive impact on their students.—
Pioneer Press,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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His jubilation that a serial killer might be loose in town is a familiar, and perhaps accurate, journalistic trope—bad for the world; good for the media—but not one that reflects well on the profession.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
5 Sep. 2025
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Ken embodied the best of everything the Montreal Canadiens are about, and his legacy within our society transcends our sport.—
Jesse Granger,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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However, critics see it as rooting for the underdog running amok, spotting an academic Marxist concept used to limit a free society.—
John Scott Lewinski,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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Trump’s attempts to strongarm private companies such as tech giants, a string of law firms, and media companies, as well as pressuring higher education institutions, have created an unorthodox playbook that misaligns with conservatives’ traditional fears of government overreach.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Sep. 2025
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With eight Pulitzer Prizes and reforms sparked in state and local governments, businesses, institutions and more, our reporting ensures that the public interest comes first.—
Hannah Allam,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Brotherhood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brotherhood. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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