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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
The Augustinian tradition emphasizes fraternity, humility, and reflection on our disordered desires.
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Peter Wehner, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
Greg Sarkissian, Schwab’s U.S.C. fraternity brother, is an avid surfer who has lived in Hawaii and now calls Indonesia home.
—Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 26 Apr. 2026
The art, only a small part of the exhibit, is supplemented by facts about organ donation, chronic illness statistics, interactive elements and testimonials from members of the Divine Nine, a group of historically Black sororities and fraternities.
—Madeline Heim, jsonline.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Collins has also filed a complaint against the school and fraternity, alleging the same set of circumstances that led to the deadly crash.
—Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
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Peter Wehner, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
Greg Sarkissian, Schwab’s U.S.C. fraternity brother, is an avid surfer who has lived in Hawaii and now calls Indonesia home.
—Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 26 Apr. 2026
The art, only a small part of the exhibit, is supplemented by facts about organ donation, chronic illness statistics, interactive elements and testimonials from members of the Divine Nine, a group of historically Black sororities and fraternities.
—Madeline Heim, jsonline.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Collins has also filed a complaint against the school and fraternity, alleging the same set of circumstances that led to the deadly crash.
—Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fraternity
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Wastewater is also reused for irrigation, and the hotel has also started recycling vegetable oils with an organization that transforms the waste into biodiesel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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Ready to take your organization up a notch?—
Sarah DiMuro,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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Amar hoped to enter the medical profession.—
Annie Hylton,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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She's turned her passion into a profession by teaching at Interlachen Country Club in Edina, Minnesota, for the last 11 years.—
Marielle Mohs,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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The show is produced by Carlos King’s Kingdom Reign Entertainment in association with ITV America.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
11 May 2026
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Roby also serves as the homes association president and briefly sat on the Overland Park Parks and Recreation Commission.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
11 May 2026
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The neon lights on Wrigley beckoned every Cubbies fan to gather in brotherhood and share one of America’s greatest experiences — baseball.—
Charleen Richey,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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His graduation as a full member of this blood brotherhood awaits after his first kill.—
Frank Rizzo,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
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Richards’s personal experience and his years with the Fortune Society had given him the necessary credibility, with both activists and institutions, to help win commitment for the committee’s vision.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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The coalition says members have asserted that America is specifically a Judeo-Christian or Christian nation and notes that most commission meetings took place at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, an institution with Christian leadership.—
Peter Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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Nick Blankenburg has been fine in the D-corps, but from a physicality standpoint, Josh Manson can’t get back quickly enough.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
10 May 2026
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The briefing was different in the sense that Rubio effectively answered foreign policy questions while maintaining a lighthearted, playful composure with the press corps.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
9 May 2026
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Striking the perpetrators from polite society is, indeed, the only way to handle it.—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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If an election is triggered, those candidates who meet the threshold of support within the House of Commons would then have to receive the support of 5% of local constituency parties, or at least three party affiliates — groups such as trade unions and cooperative societies.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
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Presidents have often recognized and honored the Jewish community within the broader story of America.—
Ari Berman,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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Flanked by several clergy members of various denominations, Dolan, 76, thanked his former colleagues, as well as civic and community officials, before praising Jesus Christ for his lengthy career in the church.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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“Fraternity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fraternity. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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