as in fraternal
of, relating to, or befitting brothers the brotherly love that exists between the members of the scout troop

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Recent Examples of brotherly The script had a lot of that [brotherly dynamic] already there. Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 21 Sep. 2025 But from where this humble recapper sits, both actors are working the material for the exact emotions and toxic brotherly dynamics that pump through Black Rabbit’s charred heart. Andy Andersen, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2025 After the fight, Jeremiah and Conrad's brotherly relationship seems to be destroyed forever. Alexandra Hurtado, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025 And while brotherly battles take center stage, the food and drinks savored throughout the show play just as integral a role in the plot. Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for brotherly
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fraternal
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  • In fact, Pittsburgh’s Black community boasted a symphony orchestra, a mandolin string quartet, an orphanage, and a long list of literary societies and fraternal organizations.
    Equal Justice Initiative, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
  • The brand’s name means fraternal, or non-identical, twins, which contributes to its mismatched design philosophy.
    Riley Jones, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025

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“Brotherly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brotherly. Accessed 20 Nov. 2025.

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