Thesaurus results for FRATERNITY

fraternity

noun

frə-ˈtər-nə-tē

Definition of fraternity

as in organization

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 profession

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

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Recent Examples of fraternity According to the arrest warrants, the two victims were told to go to two different locations as part of Kappa Alpha Psi’s alumni chapter membership process where they would be tested on fraternity history. — Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026 During the meetings, the two victims were tested with questions about the fraternity and its history, according to the affidavit. — Natasha Holt, FOXNews.com, 28 July 2026 Fraternity members at Stanford, and other schools that adopt CFBPA fraternities, aren’t required to pay any dues—in contrast to many fraternities and sororities. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 27 July 2026 The suspects are not current students and have no authority to act in fraternity affairs, according to the fraternity’s national president, Jimmy McMikle. — Juliette Arcodia, NBC news, 27 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for fraternity

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Noun

A little organization will help your mind stay quick without turning your body into the filing cabinet.

— Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
The organization does not tolerate any actions that directly contradict the values and policies of the Fraternity and holds strict rulings against members and chapters that violate Fraternity expectations and the law.

— Abby Dodge, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of organization

Noun

Software developers, whose profession has been transformed by AI and suffered dramatic job losses since 2022, are back in demand with postings rising 14%.

— Irina Anghel, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2026
One minute Tony Romo is CBS Sports’ lead NFL analyst, looking forward to another season at the top of his profession.

— Greg Cote August 2, Miami Herald, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of profession

Noun

The construction of new schools while the district was cutting staff to balance a multi-million-dollar budget deficit was one point of contention between DUSD and the city's teachers' association, which went on strike in March.

— Kara St. Cyr, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
The association, with membership in faculties at most universities, will work to identify students who could benefit from monetary help to finish their degrees, Farmer said.

— Austin Horn, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of association

Noun

Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns had no shortage of Shield callbacks, but all of them landed amid a 12-year story of brotherhood, betrayal and bitterness.

— Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
The Curaçaoan legend is the eighth Hall of Famer from the hallowed 1990s Atlanta Braves brotherhood.

— AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 27 July 2026

Definition of brotherhood

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In every other high-stakes industry, independent institutions exist precisely so that public safety doesn’t depend on voluntary transparency.

— Andrew Freedman, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2026
The company also is being asked to provide free broadband and Wi-Fi service for about 50 eligible institutions, including schools, libraries and community centers for several years.

— Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of institution

Noun

But a relief corps that entered with the NL's fourth-worst ERA couldn't make Painter's lead hold.

— CBS News, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
Wide receiver Deebo Samuel’s return to the 49ers, starting with Saturday’s practice, wasn’t so much intended as a contingency regarding Pearsall’s health but rather a complement to a revised receiving corps, Lynch said.

— Cam Inman, Mercury News, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of corps

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Persistent heatwaves are not only driving up the cost of keeping society running and disrupting companies' production and operations, but are also putting pressure on European economic growth.

— , CNBC, 4 Aug. 2026
Bella DePaulo, a former University of Virginia professor who has authored books on single living, said society has changed since the regulation was established, with more people getting married later or not marrying at all.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of society

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Sapelo Island’s lone residential community is known as Hogg Hummock.

— Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Thanks to an upswell of community support and corporate sponsors, the gallery has moved out of its temporary space on Richmond Street West and will be moving into a permanent space at 19 Brock Avenue.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026