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as in organization
a group of persons formally joined together for some common interest
they're a brotherhood of retired war veterans
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as in fraternity
the body of people in a profession or field of activity
a family that has been part of the brotherhood of police officers for four generations
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as in community
the feeling of closeness and friendship that exists between companions
the brotherhood that existed between the medical missionaries and the villagers they served
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as in friendship
kindly concern, interest, or support
in a display of brotherhood, other writers rushed to the defense of the jailed journalist
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Recent Examples of brotherhood
Aris’ supernatural romance follows a Beirut couple brought together and torn apart by cosmic forces, while Hadid’s doc is the middle part of a triptych that follows a traveling brotherhood of horsemen across Morocco.
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Ben Croll, Variety, 5 Dec. 2024
To me, America meant Walt Whitman, the land of new rhythm, the coming brotherhood of the whole world.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 25 Nov. 2024
Recommended Resilience Women in construction find solidarity as ‘sisters in the brotherhood’
Moreover, a growing number appear to have resigned themselves to the once-taboo prospect of ceding territory to reach a deal.
—Howard Lafranchi, The Christian Science Monitor, 21 Nov. 2024
In a shocking but logical end to their brotherhood, Oz strangles Victor Aguilar to death, throws his ID in the river, and leaves his anonymous body to be found by the next passing stranger.
—Andy Andersen, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2024
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Ben Croll, Variety, 5 Dec. 2024
To me, America meant Walt Whitman, the land of new rhythm, the coming brotherhood of the whole world.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 25 Nov. 2024
Recommended Resilience Women in construction find solidarity as ‘sisters in the brotherhood’
Moreover, a growing number appear to have resigned themselves to the once-taboo prospect of ceding territory to reach a deal.
—Howard Lafranchi, The Christian Science Monitor, 21 Nov. 2024
In a shocking but logical end to their brotherhood, Oz strangles Victor Aguilar to death, throws his ID in the river, and leaves his anonymous body to be found by the next passing stranger.
—Andy Andersen, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for brotherhood
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brotherhood
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The Bears have considerable ground to close and no trophies are presented to organizations that win headlines in the offseason.—
Brad Biggs,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Jan. 2025
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Three different streaming outlets — Max, Netflix and Paramount+ — were among the top winners at the duPont-Columbia Awards, some of the top honors accorded each year to audio and video reporting done in the public interest, while some of the usual news organizations named each year were not.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
23 Jan. 2025
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In 1956, Grant joined the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity’s Theta chapter, which eventually led him to meet his wife, Joyce, a member of the Delta Sigma Theta sorority.—
Samantha Moilanen,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Jan. 2025
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They were also ordered not to participate in any fraternity parties or recruitment events and to follow alcohol laws.—
Landon Mion,
Fox News,
8 Jan. 2025
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People who’ve lost their homes or community might be doing this a lot in the coming months.—
Steven Zeitchik,
The Hollywood Reporter,
15 Jan. 2025
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The boot camp offers high-intensity workouts, coaching and a supportive community focused on building strength, endurance and confidence, according to the boot camp’s owners.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Jan. 2025
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The answer will depend on the closeness of the friendship and the extent, and frequency, of the imposition.—
Judith Martin,
The Mercury News,
15 Jan. 2025
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More than anything, these two seemingly diametrically opposed ride-or-dies inspire nostalgia for the female friendships from Rae’s previous projects, from Molly and Issa in Insecure to Shawna and Mia in the canceled-too-soon show Rap Sh!t.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
15 Jan. 2025
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In 2023, there was one incident of unruly passenger behavior for every 480 flights compared to one for every 568 flights in 2022, the trade association said, without specifying how many of these incidents involved alcohol.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN,
14 Jan. 2025
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On the flip side, conservative free market groups and law enforcement associations argue the proposal would amount to a ban on cigarettes, supercharging a black market for illicit products.—
Nathaniel Weixel,
The Hill,
13 Jan. 2025
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With programs like Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and the new Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) plan, individuals in qualifying professions or financial situations can reduce or eliminate their debt.—
Raul A. Reyes,
Newsweek,
23 Jan. 2025
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Using her profession and platform for good has been a continuous theme of Beattie’s career.—
Ali Rampling,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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For the conservative James, the revolutionaries who wanted to tear down society pushed at the limits of the literary form.—
Max Chapnick,
The Conversation,
16 Jan. 2025
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In their model, an aging society requires firms and workers to contribute more to pension systems via higher taxes.—
Adam A. Millsap,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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This is a moment for neighbors, communities, and institutions to come together.—
John Hope Bryant,
TIME,
18 Jan. 2025
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Survivors have to piece together temporary housing and rebuilding plans while dealing with the loss of schools, places of worship and other community institutions.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN,
18 Jan. 2025
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“Brotherhood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brotherhood. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.
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