as in fraternity
the body of people in a profession or field of activity
a reporter who is widely respected throughout the press corps
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Recent Examples of corps
Samokutyaev joined the cosmonaut corps in 2003.
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Robert Pearlman,
ArsTechnica,
18 June 2026
The fans are seldom satisfied, and the local media corps isn’t shy about levying criticism.
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Michael Silver,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
The stakes are high, and the press corps is standing up to meet the moment.
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Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
15 June 2026
Prominently, Laviolette’s teams have featured defensemen who liberally join the rush and get involved in five-man cycles, concepts that were largely foreign to the Kings’ corps last season.
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Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
11 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for corps
Robert Pearlman,
ArsTechnica,
18 June 2026
The fans are seldom satisfied, and the local media corps isn’t shy about levying criticism.
—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
The stakes are high, and the press corps is standing up to meet the moment.
—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
15 June 2026
Prominently, Laviolette’s teams have featured defensemen who liberally join the rush and get involved in five-man cycles, concepts that were largely foreign to the Kings’ corps last season.
—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for corps
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Grande writes that his fraternity brother gave him the courage to explore his sexuality.
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Members of five historically Black fraternities and sororities will be able to request Michigan license plates featuring their organization's logo.
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Antoine de Saint Exupéry wrote that the greatness of a profession is, above all, to unite people.
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Many older Black voters remember the same era as one that expanded access to universities, professions, public-sector jobs, homeownership, and political representation.
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To address those concerns, Hulls has committed roughly $15 million to establish the Good Luck Fund, which acquires and preserves properties considered important to the community.
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The listening sessions come after the Board of Managers has made a concerted effort to create a more transparent experience for parents and the community since they were appointed by the TEA in March.
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The cap’s crown is decorated with three clasping hands symbolizing unity and brotherhood.
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Grateful for that eternal brotherhood.
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“Corps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corps. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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