as in fraternal
of, relating to, or befitting brothers the brotherly love that exists between the members of the scout troop

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Recent Examples of brotherly Eaton had developed a brotherly relationship with Jackson. Maurizio Valsania, The Conversation, 3 Feb. 2025 Patrick Schwarzenegger on 'White Lotus' Season 3 breakout After the brotherly kiss, Saxon's utterly confused and horrified expression is just the beginning. Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2025 Kieran Culkin and Jeremy Strong will always have that brotherly love. Liza Esquibias, People.com, 3 Mar. 2025 Chiefs fans saluted him for this act of brotherly love. jason wearing an 87 jersey pic.twitter.com/svN12MkL7f — Tayvis Nation (@tayvisnation) January 27, 2025 January 26th, 2025 - Conference Playoff Game (at home) ️CHIEFS WON! Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 27 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for brotherly
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  • Johnson, with the Insurance Council of Texas, also encouraged homeowners to ask insurance companies about discounts for military service or membership in a fraternal organization.
    Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Apr. 2025
  • The Knights of Columbus, a Catholic fraternal organization, hosted a rosary prayer at Saints Peter and Paul in honor of Carasala Thursday evening.
    Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2025

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“Brotherly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brotherly. Accessed 2 May. 2025.

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