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

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Recent Examples of fraternities There's a long history of events like this happening in fraternities. — Richard Hall, Time, 7 Oct. 2026 Yates will look at how the woman's complaint was addressed and at the oversight of fraternities, sororities and other campus groups, Cornell said. — ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026 In fraternities, these expectations may shape how members understand belonging and status. — Pietro A. Sasso, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2026 Two fraternities at Louisiana State University are suspended following an investigation into allegations of hazing within the organizations. — Kelsie Cairns, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026 The accusations have stoked widespread outrage, casting a dark shadow over the culture of fraternities and student life at Cornell. — Santul Nerkar, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2026 Several fraternities and sororities have mourned the loss of the students and have placed black ribbons outside their on-campus homes, WMC reported. — Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2026

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Lancôme is financially supporting global and local nonprofit organizations focused on mental health for women and mental health research, as well.

— Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026
There is a subset of incoming college first year students, men and women, who find these organizations really appealing, and some of it is entirely understandable.

— Richard Hall, Time, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of organizations

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Sallie Mae Student Loan Loan types Undergraduate, graduate, Master's, PhD, MBA, law school, medical school, health professions, dental school, medical and dental residency loans, bar study loans.

— Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2026
There are certain professions in movies, and then there’s other things that just aren’t.

— Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of professions

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Audiovisual from Spain, ICEX Spain Trade & Investment’s umbrella brand, will bring some 50 companies and institutions to Mipcom this year, showcasing the breadth of the country’s film, TV, animation and production industries.

— Emiliano de Pablos, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
As more institutions devote space to designers and their archives, clothing is increasingly understood as a cultural artifact rather than simply a commercial product.

— Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of institutions

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That’s because the Dolphins face one of the better wide receiver corps Sunday in the Minnesota Vikings, a unit punctuated by one of the best at the position in Justin Jefferson.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 4 Oct. 2026
Seattle quarterback Sam Darnold is back from a Week 1 injury and playing well behind a productive receiving corps.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of corps

Noun

As a result, #NiUnaMenos, a feminist group that originated in Argentina and whose aim is to combat complacency in societies that experience femicides, has taken root in Mexico.

— Daniel Peña, Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2026
But whereas those two societies turned toward greater openness in the following decades, China is heading down an increasingly ethnocentric path.

— Carl Minzner, Foreign Affairs, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of societies

Noun

The most recognizable are Semana Santa, or Holy Week, processions during the final week of Lent where brotherhoods and robed penitents parade ornate statues of Christ and the Virgin Mary through cities, towns and villages alongside marching bands.

— Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
The most recognizable are Holy Week processions during the final week of Lent where brotherhoods and robed penitents parade ornate statues of Christ and the Virgin Mary through cities, towns and villages alongside marching bands.

— Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2026

Definition of brotherhoods

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Watch for medical associations or public health agencies to issue formal recommendations on daily screen posture, especially as average screen time continues to rise.

— Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2026
According to Johnson, Wilson was particularly fascinated by Inanna, also known as Ishtar, whose mythology includes associations with gender fluidity.

— Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of associations

Noun

Like every Lucy project, there are also swing-for-the-fences samples, of the kinds of old, viral songs that create communities of nostalgic yearners in their YouTube comments.

— H.D. Angel, Pitchfork, 8 Oct. 2026
Working with creators, brands and communities to develop new experiences, sponsorships and brand partnerships.

— Jennifer Maas, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026

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