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Recent Examples of fraternization
Experience some feel-good fraternization at one of these social sauna spots.
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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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fraternization
Noun
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In the years since, Newsom’s friendship with billionaire Gordon Getty helped grow his wine business, PumpJack Group, into a successful multimillion dollar operation.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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The actor is still hesitant to detail the nuances of his friendship with Franco.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
Noun
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Of course, their amity turned out to be a time bomb.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Our survival is contingent also on connection, companionship, and story, and on our mutual interdependence with the natural world.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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Older adults may eventually get help with reminders, routines and companionship.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
8 June 2026
Noun
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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
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Not even Day’s 1000-watt congeniality can keep the barrage from bordering on disturbing.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
20 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Their advantages, rapid refuelling, higher energy storage per kilogram, and compatibility with emerging hydrogen supply chains, position them well for sectors that demand long range and operate under heavy loads.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Dec. 2025
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Joint missile defense exercises could contribute to the growing mutual trust between Russia and China, as well as their military operational compatibility, Stefanovich said.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Dec. 2025
Noun
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The comity on school spending, however, shuns a debate that California’s politicians should be having — what to do about the system’s chronically subpar academic achievement.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
20 June 2025
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No private person’s natural rights could trump those of the community: preserving peace, order, and comity.—
Fara Dabhoiwala,
Harpers Magazine,
4 June 2025
Noun
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Unsurprisingly, one-sided overshares lack the back-and-forth rhythm of reciprocity that helps people feel closer.—
Jessica DuLong,
CNN Money,
16 June 2026
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Many of the students in Noreus’ schools passed in Florida, which has reciprocity with many other states.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
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New openings include Zel by Meliá, in collaboration with Rafael Nadal.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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The declaration, in honor of the billionaire philanthropist whose gifts boosted arts, science, education and cultural causes and more across Los Angeles for decades, marks a collaboration between the County of Los Angeles and the cities of Los Angeles, Santa Monica and Beverly Hills.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
10 June 2026
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“Fraternization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fraternization. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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