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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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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
Capturing 30 years in the lives of these broken men, Half Man is a six-part limited series exploring brotherhood, violence, and the intense fragility of male relationships.
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Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2026
The Marines appeared in their service greens, and the event followed a theatrical script meant to build camaraderie, brotherhood, and Esprit de Corps.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 5 Apr. 2026
Each brotherhood has its own symbols, colors and overall tone.
—Alexis Marshall, NPR, 3 Apr. 2026
The memories, the battles, the brotherhood and the growth will always mean more than words can fully capture.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
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Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2026
The Marines appeared in their service greens, and the event followed a theatrical script meant to build camaraderie, brotherhood, and Esprit de Corps.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 5 Apr. 2026
Each brotherhood has its own symbols, colors and overall tone.
—Alexis Marshall, NPR, 3 Apr. 2026
The memories, the battles, the brotherhood and the growth will always mean more than words can fully capture.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for brotherhood
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brotherhood
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Many have seen the videos of Detroit's teen takeovers, but a local organization is looking to channel that energy into something positive for the youth.—
Terell Bailey,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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But the real reason news organizations choose to spend thousands of dollars per journalist, per trip, to be on the papal plane is to be on hand for the pope’s news conferences.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Collins has also filed a complaint against the school and fraternity, alleging the same set of circumstances that led to the deadly crash.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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In some ways, cancer has created a fraternity among some players like Taillon, and former Cubs Anthony Rizzo and Jon Lester — all cancer survivors.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
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Marry, have children, and provide for them; attend church on Sundays, find your moral footing, and give generously to a community that shares your values.—
Emma Green,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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There is no threat to the community.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Lola, the 20-year-old daughter of Denise Richards and Charlie Sheen, had a close relationship with Muldoon thanks to her mom’s friendship and former relationship with the Days of Our Lives star.—
Kirsty Hatcher,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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Greg opens his heart to the possibility of a real friendship with this bonkers dude.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
20 Apr. 2026
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Article continues below Outside is a beachside terrace, plus access to a pool, playground, sauna, hot tub, an association gym, and a picnic zone.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
20 Apr. 2026
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The actual numbers are likely much higher because many incidents are never reported, the association acknowledges.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 Apr. 2026
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Virtually every knowledge profession is vulnerable to this dynamic as companies change how work gets done and, more importantly, where cognition lives.—
Jeff Raikes,
Fortune,
15 Apr. 2026
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For Ethan Hawke, being an artist is a vocation first and a profession second.—
Laura Linney,
Time,
15 Apr. 2026
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Hitching is particularly good at connecting you to those living at the margins of society — the kinds of people many of us don’t encounter often through normal channels and the media.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
14 Apr. 2026
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The government estimates that half a million people living in the shadows of Spanish society could be eligible to apply; analysts say the number is likely higher.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Politics, with all its mechanisms, its conflicts, and its institutions, exists because people—even, somehow, reasonable people—disagree.—
Nikhil Krishnan,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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That is exactly the kind of work Imas has in mind—not performance, not artistry, but the irreducibly human judgment that holds complex institutions together.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Brotherhood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brotherhood. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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