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 The two victims met every night from April 1-3 at Pinder’s apartment in Sweetwater, where they were quizzed about the fraternity’s history and beaten with paddles and canes for wrong answers, according to the affidavits. — Ana Claudia Chacin, Miami Herald, 10 Aug. 2026 The University of Miami is investigating the Phi Delta Theta fraternity after videos circulated online showing activities that some students say could be hazing. — Abby Dodge, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026 Lenny reunites with Eric, Marcus and Kurt upon his return and the foursome soon find themselves in a hilarious conflict with a local fraternity. — Emma Banks, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026 On that same football field Saturday, he will be officially inducted into pro football’s most prestigious fraternity. — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fraternity

Recent Examples of Synonyms for fraternity

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

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

There was a sense of brotherhood in the locker room among players and staff, said offensive guard Matthew Bergeron, who signed a four-year, $96 million contract extension on Saturday.

— Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026
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

Definition of brotherhood

Noun

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

The watch is on as to how Mannion will navigate quarterback Jalen Hurts’ strengths with the receiving corps that currently consists of DeVonta Smith, Dontayvion Wicks, Makai Lemon, Elijah Moore, Johnny Wilson and Hollywood Brown.

— Gladys Louise Tyler, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
GaNun is a corps member for The Associated Press/Report for America Statehouse News Initiative.

— Jacqueline Ganun, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of corps

Noun

Ann Skeet, senior director of leadership ethics at the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics, also questions what allowing these types of bets says about society.

— Brady Halbleib, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
Taiwan is conducting its largest-ever annual military preparedness drills alongside extensive civil defense exercises aimed at mobilizing a whole-of-society response in the event of conflict with China.

— Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of society

Noun

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