1
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
After drinking alcohol in the presence of the fraternity president, the three younger men then performed the skit, prosecutors said.
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Caleb Lunetta, The Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2025
This was not the first dark mark against an SDSU fraternity.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 7 Jan. 2025
Unlike Daniels, Baker Mayfield may not have received an initial Pro Bowl invitation, but the seven-year veteran (and fellow member of the Heisman Trophy fraternity) is playing the best football of his career.
—The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
In fact, until recently Carter may have been the most unwelcome member of the exclusive fraternity on the planet known as The Presidents Club.
—Philip Elliott, TIME, 9 Jan. 2025
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Caleb Lunetta, The Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2025
This was not the first dark mark against an SDSU fraternity.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 7 Jan. 2025
Unlike Daniels, Baker Mayfield may not have received an initial Pro Bowl invitation, but the seven-year veteran (and fellow member of the Heisman Trophy fraternity) is playing the best football of his career.
—The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
In fact, until recently Carter may have been the most unwelcome member of the exclusive fraternity on the planet known as The Presidents Club.
—Philip Elliott, TIME, 9 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fraternity
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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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Also planned is the creation of a Video News Editorial organization to coordinate video across all platforms, including digital and linear TV.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
23 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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After the Madison shooting, a separate social media user noted their association and tweeted at the FBI, accusing Henderson and others of having prior warning.—
Phoebe Petrovic,
ProPublica,
25 Jan. 2025
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Mind you, the powder pink of 2025 has abandoned its traditionally sweet associations for something more nuanced and powerful.—
Marilú Almaguer,
Glamour,
24 Jan. 2025
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Every choice in appearance reflects the pride, purpose, and inherited legacy of our brotherhood.—
Leah Faye Cooper,
Vogue,
20 Jan. 2025
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To his brotherhood within a theologically conservative, hard-right church coalition, Fox News host Pete Hegseth's ascension as President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Defense Department wasn’t merely opportunistic.—
Liam Adams,
USA TODAY,
13 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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There’s a strong case to be made that the Patriots’ pass rush was actually worse than their receiving corps in 2024.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
16 Jan. 2025
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Despite losing wide receivers Odell Beckham Jr. and Devin Duvernay in free agency, the Ravens didn’t use any significant salary-cap dollars or premium draft picks to add to their receiving corps.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
The Athletic,
16 Jan. 2025
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In many countries plunged into war, the causalities include civil society.—
Karl Vick,
TIME,
16 Jan. 2025
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Similarly, the impact on the early agricultural societies living in northern Europe must have been severe, according to Iversen.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
16 Jan. 2025
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The pair were spotted together on multiple occasions last month and spent their Thanksgiving volunteering for a good cause, teaming up with their children and a charitable organization to help feed members of the unhoused community.—
Meredith Nardino,
Miami Herald,
27 Jan. 2025
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In total, Nazi Germany murdered 6 million Jews across Europe, wiping out two-thirds of the continent's Jewish population and one-third of the global Jewish community.—
Joel Thayer,
Newsweek,
27 Jan. 2025
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“Fraternity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fraternity. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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