Thesaurus results for FRATERNITIES

fraternities

noun

plural of fraternity

as in organizations

a group of persons formally joined together for some common interest a firm believer in community service and a dedicated member of the local fraternity of Good Samaritans

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as in professions

the body of people in a profession or field of activity the fraternity of civil engineers

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Recent Examples of fraternities Numerous other fraternities and a handful of sororities have received probation and warnings for hazing in the period from 2018 through the spring 2025 semester. —

Matthew Kelly april 6, Kansas City Star, 6 Apr. 2026 In hockey’s past fraternities, comfort was granted over time. —

Dan Robson, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026 The dancers will execute styles practiced by historically African American fraternities and sororities, traditional African dances and an array of contemporary styles, according to The Hemmens website. —

Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026 Members wear the club's colors, purple and gold, with the pride and allegiance reminiscent of those in Black fraternities and sororities. —

Merlisa Lawrence Corbett, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026 The Pack Drumline that plays for Chicago Bulls and Chicago Sky games entertained before the game while Black fraternities and sororities showed off their dance moves. —

ABC News, 14 Feb. 2026 Perhaps most importantly, fraternities develop tomorrow’s leaders through hands-on experience. —

Anthony V. MacK, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2026 An Ohio State University study found that more than 15% of the school’s undergrad students had used nicotine pouches before; in fraternities, that number was far higher at more than 41%. —

Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 28 Jan. 2026 There are terrible examples—fraternities with hazing—but also good ones. —

Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 27 Jan. 2026

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The event will also include a kids’ area, as well as local artisans and community organizations.

— Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
From ballpark enhancements and fan experience to large-scale real estate developments like Mission Rock, the panel will examine how long-term, flexible capital is helping organizations build enduring value while maintaining operational control.

— Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 9 Apr. 2026