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as in organization
a group of persons formally joined together for some common interest
a 19th-century observer of American society noted that Americans had a fondness for forming sodalities
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as in fraternity
the body of people in a profession or field of activity
a tragic loss of life that was felt throughout the sodality of firefighters
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Recent Examples of sodality
How big this sodality is has never been entirely clear.
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Wired, 14 July 2022
Festivities begin at 10 a.m. with the procession through the streets of Melrose Park featuring the statue of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Italian sodalities and family candle.
—Pioneer Press, chicagotribune.com, 22 May 2017
Wired, 14 July 2022
Festivities begin at 10 a.m. with the procession through the streets of Melrose Park featuring the statue of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Italian sodalities and family candle.
—Pioneer Press, chicagotribune.com, 22 May 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sodality
Noun
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If Trump were to carry through with his frequent promise to pull the U.S. out of NATO, that would effectively mark the end of the treaty organization and signal the fall of Europe, Zelenskyy said.—
Matthew Medsger,
Boston Herald,
17 Feb. 2025
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That changed when polls showed a tightening race and Osborn raised more than $30 million, catching the attention not only of the working class but of organizations such as the Patriotic Millionaires, a group of wealthy Americans seeking an equitable economy.—
Jeffrey Fleishman,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2025
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The fraternity also plans to put her picture in their composite, where she'll forever be cemented as a legacy.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
16 Feb. 2025
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Once Purdy gets paid this offseason, the pressure amplifies to join a small fraternity of quarterbacks who’ve won a Super Bowl after losing their first such start: Len Dawson, Bob Griese, John Elway, and, as of Sunday, Jalen Hurts.—
Cam Inman,
The Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2025
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One of the dogs had attacked before The condo association where the Withers lived filed a civil lawsuit in April to force the removal of the dogs.—
Laura A. Bischoff,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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In the same token, those who seem to overlook this reality are most likely to develop a brand that inspires the wrong associations.—
Dr. Eric George,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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Davis was named a Tarrant County Legal Legend in October in recognition of his significant contributions to the profession and the community.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Feb. 2025
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It can now be considered among Presti’s more impactful master strokes, considering Daigneault’s decade-long rise to the top of the profession.—
Anthony Slater,
The Athletic,
15 Feb. 2025
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In the special, Maron comments on everything from society’s obsession with turmeric, to the end times of Trump, and the cultish, religious vibes of Marvel superfans.—
Will DiGravio,
TIME,
21 Feb. 2025
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David Cannon, Aurora Medicaid cut will be devastating for society’s most vulnerable In Washington, the new U.S. House budget framework directs the Energy and Commerce Committee to cut at least $880 billion in spending.—
Courier-News,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Feb. 2025
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The show’s big music-and-dance numbers are the highlight, with its large vocal ensemble and dance corps.—
Pamela Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2025
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Due to those risks, local officials were able to persuade corps officials to reduce the amount of water initially planned for release.—
Ryan Fonseca,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2025
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Bankers bristle over regulations Community bankers, who represent smaller and more localized institutions, have been complaining about excessive regulations for years.—
Russ Wiles,
USA TODAY,
24 Feb. 2025
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In contrast, Chicago maintains a system in which the mayor holds significant influence over the legislative branch — a structure that raises important questions about the balance of power and the principles of coequal governance that strengthen democratic institutions.—
Kam Buckner,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Feb. 2025
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Musk seized on a tweet that said the institute received USAID funding, a target of Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).—
Jibin Joseph,
PCMAG,
21 Feb. 2025
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The practical effect of the cap is to rob universities and research institutes of money crucial to everything from keeping laboratory lights on to maintaining sophisticated microscopes to patient safety.—
Orlando Sentinel and South Florida Sun Sentinel Editorial Boards,
Orlando Sentinel,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Sodality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sodality. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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