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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
Already members of an elite fraternity as professional football players, the Trotters belong to an even more exclusive club.
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Mike Jones,
New York Times,
19 June 2026
Details about this year’s parade had not been shared as of Tuesday, but the 2025 parade was themed for Mardi Gras and featured local schools, drill teams, fraternities and sororities and other localgroups.
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Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
Each generation inherits the task of shaping its own era, of guiding history to become a place where the dignity of every person is safeguarded, justice is promoted and fraternity is made possible.
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Pope Leo Xiv,
Boston Herald,
9 June 2026
Others in the football fraternity reached out, Evans said.
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ABC News,
8 June 2026
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Mike Jones,
New York Times,
19 June 2026
Details about this year’s parade had not been shared as of Tuesday, but the 2025 parade was themed for Mardi Gras and featured local schools, drill teams, fraternities and sororities and other localgroups.
—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
Each generation inherits the task of shaping its own era, of guiding history to become a place where the dignity of every person is safeguarded, justice is promoted and fraternity is made possible.
—
Pope Leo Xiv,
Boston Herald,
9 June 2026
Others in the football fraternity reached out, Evans said.
—
ABC News,
8 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fraternity
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The organization warned that as search-and-rescue teams begin to scale back operations, humanitarian needs—particularly food, medical care and protection services—could intensify rather than diminish.
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The Ultimate Fighting Championship is the world’s largest professional MMA organization.
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The automaker gets top ratings for such professions as automotive engineer and data scientist.
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The path into the legal profession no longer runs through legal institutions.
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The average American consumes about 20 pounds — almost 4 gallons — of ice cream each year, the association also reported.
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However, if future disappointment is to be avoided, something will need to change not just at the national level but also within Asian soccer’s governing association.
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The cap’s crown is decorated with three clasping hands symbolizing unity and brotherhood.
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Grateful for that eternal brotherhood.
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Casa Bonita has been a Denver institution for more than 50 years.
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The surge also did considerable damage to the buildings within the surge zone, 85% of which were residential buildings, according to New York University's Furman Center, an empirical research institution.
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The Kings’ defense corps was once its bedrock, bursting with depth, quality and the ability to convert a home-plate mentality into counterattacking opportunities.
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Sole proprietorships, partnerships, and S corps may qualify for the deduction, but C corporations do not.
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Steinbeck creates a microcosm of American society, where disability, gender, race and class are all represented and shaped by an economic hierarchy.
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The comments sorted themselves into camps, each revealing something interesting about how our society has come to think about motherhood, sacrifice and raising children.
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Bhajans are a centuries-old form of devotional singing performed in temples, religious processions and community spaces across India, often free of charge.
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As America celebrates its 250th birthday, Sutton hopes the country remembers that supporting those who protect their communities shouldn't end when the headlines do.
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“Fraternity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fraternity. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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