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Recent Examples of brotherly
But there’s something special when the brotherly matchup is a true brother-on-brother affair, which is what will be the case when rookie defensive back Caleb Downs and the Cowboys play against wide receiver Josh Downs and the Colts.
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Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 15 May 2026
Jimmy’s connection with Tariq, who is missing a leg due to a bomb that also scarred his mother’s face, is rooted in his brotherly love for his father Khalil, Jimmy’s translator, who was killed because of his work with the Americans.
—Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026
Georgia is becoming the NFL’s state of brotherly love.
—Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 28 Apr. 2026
The composition's title is drawn from a verse of scripture calling for brotherly love, and the need to welcome strangers — some of whom might be angels.
—ABC News, 22 Mar. 2026
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Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 15 May 2026
Jimmy’s connection with Tariq, who is missing a leg due to a bomb that also scarred his mother’s face, is rooted in his brotherly love for his father Khalil, Jimmy’s translator, who was killed because of his work with the Americans.
—Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026
Georgia is becoming the NFL’s state of brotherly love.
—Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 28 Apr. 2026
The composition's title is drawn from a verse of scripture calling for brotherly love, and the need to welcome strangers — some of whom might be angels.
—ABC News, 22 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brotherly
fraternal
Adjective
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His fraternal lodge, the Odd Fellows, organized a group of boys who sold soft drinks at University of Missouri football games.—
Peter Hessler,
New Yorker,
31 May 2026
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The fraternal community service organization promotes agriculture and Ramona’s rural community.—
Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 May 2026
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“Brotherly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brotherly. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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