FRATERNIZATION Synonyms: 62 Similar and Opposite Words

fraternization

noun

Definition of fraternization

as in friendship

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Recent Examples of fraternization Experience some feel-good fraternization at one of these social sauna spots. — Lucy Kehoe, AFAR Media, 27 Jan. 2026 There is a no fraternization policy that was in place. — Dateline Nbc, NBC news, 6 Nov. 2025 Defying a no-fraternization policy between shelter staff and residents, Tatum brought the girl gifts and took her on outings, eventually winning the mother’s permission to keep Relisha out overnight, purportedly to spend time with Tatum’s granddaughter. — Jeff Truesdell, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025 If there is a policy against fraternization in your workplace, your job or hers could be at risk. — Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 24 Oct. 2025 This could lead to challenges such as role confusion and potential fraternization. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025

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Noun

Chesky and Altman’s friendship goes back nearly two decades, to 2006, when Altman mentored Chesky through startup accelerator Y Combinator.

— Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 28 Sep. 2026
In the episode, the urban singer also opens up about his friendship with the late El Taiger (real name José Manuel Carbajal Zaldívar), who passed away in October 2024 after being shot in the head in Miami.

— Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of friendship

Noun

Dating is an important part of the service, but members can also connect around friendship, companionship, travel, hobbies and local activities.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026
Prince Harry warned Wednesday at the Clinton Global Initiative that artificial intelligence chatbots designed to provide companionship are even more dangerous to young people than social media.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of companionship

Noun

The new faces of the sport, in this new generation of figure skaters, promote congeniality much more than cutthroat competitiveness.

— Marcus Thompson II, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
The venue’s intimacy, coupled with a more informal, speakeasy vibe, permeated an award ceremony that was notable for its moments of laughter and easy congeniality.

— Leila Cobo, Billboard, 17 Oct. 2025

Definition of congeniality

Noun

The unit also carries MIL-STD certifications covering environmental durability and electromagnetic compatibility.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2026
Its got a blistering 180Hz refresh rate, and along with G-Sync compatibility, reduces screen-tearing and lag for a smooth gameplay experience.

— George Yang, PC Magazine, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of compatibility

Noun

In a way, the intrusion of violence into the otherwise festive dinner did manage to galvanize a sense of comity between bitter political rivals.

— Daniel Klaidman, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
Getting the debt down to a manageable size will take sacrifice in the way of cuts and tax increases, which are difficult even in times of relative political comity.

— Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026

Definition of comity

Noun

Netflix has unveiled a collaboration with Spanish streamer Filmin, giving Netflix members in Spain access to a monthly selection of films and documentaries, curated by Filmin’s editorial team.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2026
The terms of collaboration As tensions between the district and county office continue to mount, McArn declined SCOE’s invitation for the district’s CBO and other finance staff to join weekly meetings to work on budget solutions.

— Chaewon Chung Updated October 1, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026

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