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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
On dark Sunday mornings, after Missouri Tigers game days, crossing the fraternity’s lawn was like entering an artillery field’s zone of fire.
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Peter Hessler, New Yorker, 31 May 2026
Design Like other members of the elite retail fraternity—be it in fashion, horology, or real estate—Mercedes has found that its current customers desire increasingly overt forms of branding.
—Brett Berk, Robb Report, 15 May 2026
Larry Feldman, a fellow personal injury attorney, was a member of the same Michigan State University fraternity as MacMeekin.
—Mark Morales, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
The actor starred as dimwitted fraternity brother Ogre in the cult classic '80s film.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 13 May 2026
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Peter Hessler, New Yorker, 31 May 2026
Design Like other members of the elite retail fraternity—be it in fashion, horology, or real estate—Mercedes has found that its current customers desire increasingly overt forms of branding.
—Brett Berk, Robb Report, 15 May 2026
Larry Feldman, a fellow personal injury attorney, was a member of the same Michigan State University fraternity as MacMeekin.
—Mark Morales, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
The actor starred as dimwitted fraternity brother Ogre in the cult classic '80s film.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fraternity
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In the second quarter just now, the Madison Square Garden video board ran a video segment thanking the NYPD, when earlier today, the two organizations appeared to be at odds over the watch party outside the arena, which is not happening tonight.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
11 June 2026
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For veteran players like Megna, Keaton Middleton and Jacob MacDonald, this was 5-6 years of service with this organization in the making.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
11 June 2026
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Yet the current system leaves parents struggling to afford care, providers struggling to stay afloat and workers struggling to remain in the profession.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
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These are people who spent years preparing for a profession that is supposed to be one of the most important in a democratic society.—
Randi Weingarten,
Time,
11 June 2026
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Police officers and members of the local hunting association are now patrolling the city and preparing to capture the bear, or bears, on the loose.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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The move is politically controversial due to Armenia’s troubled past with the two powers, but the opposition remained too fractured and scarred by association with past corruption to put up a considerable fight.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
8 June 2026
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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
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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
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Open since 1961 and still family-owned, the Honolulu institution remains a favorite among locals and visitors alike, serving classic combinations of rice, macaroni salad and protein-rich entrees.—
Staff,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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The 1999 Gramm-Leach-Bliley act that abolished most New Deal-era limits on Wall Street institutions passed 90-8 and 362-57.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
7 June 2026
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Hilton has demanded Governor Newsom create an emergency corps to speed up ballot counting, a request Newsom's office dismissed.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
6 June 2026
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The corps once operated around 280 Harriers, according to aviation analysts.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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The name originated after apartheid ended in the 1990s and was rebranded as Bafana to reflect the integrated society.—
Amna Subhan,
AJC.com,
9 June 2026
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His arrest came during a years-long crackdown on civil society and dissent, which began following mass protests in 2018 that the government violently repressed.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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Through cinéma vérité scenes, archival footage, and interviews, the film explores the relationship between art and civic life — how storytelling can help restore a sense of community after profound tragedy.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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The South Boston community is taking a stand and rallying around two children after an armed robbery at their lemonade stand Wednesday afternoon.—
Tammy Mutasa,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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“Fraternity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fraternity. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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