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 Abbatiello allegedly expanded his cocaine sales beyond the fraternity house to other fraternities and students, according to the indictment. — Janelle Griffith, PEOPLE, 20 Aug. 2026 Robinson allegedly purchased large quantities of cocaine from a student in a different fraternity, Agostino Abbatiello, 24, who was charged with multiple counts of possession with intent to deliver and conspiracy. — Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026 The drug trafficking allegedly occurred in 2023 and 2024, primarily at two fraternity houses. — Finch Walker, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026 The alleged ringleader of a cocaine trafficking ring involving two Penn State fraternities surrendered on Tuesday morning, the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General announced. — Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fraternity

Recent Examples of Synonyms for fraternity

Noun

This chart shows the 24-hour moving average load for PJM Interconnection, a major regional transmission organization in the US, which can be understood as the average electricity demand placed on the grid over the past day.

— , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Now his focus is on following in his parents’ footsteps working with the Children’s Institute, an organization that supports children and families.

— Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of organization

Noun

To call them journalists would be an insult to the profession.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 Aug. 2026
While the state has many unfilled jobs in various categories, there are difficulties in hiring in some professions, leading to high amounts of overtime in the Connecticut state budget, officials said.

— Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of profession

Noun

However, many trade associations include sole proprietors who don't qualify for an AHP, and some organizations have members in a range of industries.

— Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Disputes over Israel, antisemitism and El-Sayed’s association with controversial online commentator Hasan Piker have complicated the party’s effort to turn its attention to Republican Mike Rogers.

— Joey Cappelletti, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of association

Noun

Local media also reported gunshots ringing out from the Plateau administrative district, where the Presidential Palace and key institutions are located.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026
Summary Canadian universities have successfully recruited 64 international scholars, 48 from top American institutions like Harvard and MIT.

— Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of institution

Noun

On defense, the unit features solid foundational pieces upfront, but depth in the secondary and linebacking corps remains a question mark, especially if injuries pile up over a tough 17-game slate.

— David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2026
The receiving corps is still a question mark, and depending solely on De’Von Achane seems futile.

— Gladys Louise Tyler, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of corps

Noun

This marks a larger shift in how healthcare is administered globally, with many aging societies transitioning from hospital-centric care to more personalized and accessible options which are embedded in neighborhoods and communities.

— Angelica Ang, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026
The company has also received an Approval In Principle (AIP) with a maritime classification society.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of society

Noun

Owner Matthew Doeding aims to create a community third space for gamers to gather and play.

— Jolene Almendarez, Cincinnati Enquirer, 28 Aug. 2026
The hospital was run by Louisiana State University, which determined that Katrina left the building too damaged to reopen — an assessment that was disputed by some hospital staff and community members.

— JACK BROOK, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026