as in fraternity
the body of people in a profession or field of activity
a reporter who is widely respected throughout the press corps
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Recent Examples of corps
The entire diplomatic corps was present, with even the president of Argentina attending one of the meetings, a fact recorded in all the newspapers, naturally.
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Literary Hub, 11 May 2026
Still, judging by the size of the press corps gathered at the small port of Granadilla on the very southern tip of Tenerife today, the fear has been real.
—Melissa Bell, CNN Money, 10 May 2026
The briefing was different in the sense that Rubio effectively answered foreign policy questions while maintaining a lighthearted, playful composure with the press corps.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 9 May 2026
The soon-to-be psychological sciences graduate at the University of Connecticut has officially become a corps member with the education nonprofit and leadership development organization — just like her mom was — and will begin teaching high school biology in her hometown of New Haven this fall.
—Brian Brant, PEOPLE, 8 May 2026
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Literary Hub, 11 May 2026
Still, judging by the size of the press corps gathered at the small port of Granadilla on the very southern tip of Tenerife today, the fear has been real.
—Melissa Bell, CNN Money, 10 May 2026
The briefing was different in the sense that Rubio effectively answered foreign policy questions while maintaining a lighthearted, playful composure with the press corps.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 9 May 2026
The soon-to-be psychological sciences graduate at the University of Connecticut has officially become a corps member with the education nonprofit and leadership development organization — just like her mom was — and will begin teaching high school biology in her hometown of New Haven this fall.
—Brian Brant, PEOPLE, 8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for corps
Noun
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The actor starred as dimwitted fraternity brother Ogre in the cult classic '80s film.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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It was founded in 1909 as the journalism fraternity Sigma Delta Chi by a group of students at DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana, who were interested in journalism careers.—
Marica Spalletta,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Amar hoped to enter the medical profession.—
Annie Hylton,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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She's turned her passion into a profession by teaching at Interlachen Country Club in Edina, Minnesota, for the last 11 years.—
Marielle Mohs,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
Noun
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Presidents have often recognized and honored the Jewish community within the broader story of America.—
Ari Berman,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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Flanked by several clergy members of various denominations, Dolan, 76, thanked his former colleagues, as well as civic and community officials, before praising Jesus Christ for his lengthy career in the church.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
Noun
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The neon lights on Wrigley beckoned every Cubbies fan to gather in brotherhood and share one of America’s greatest experiences — baseball.—
Charleen Richey,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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His graduation as a full member of this blood brotherhood awaits after his first kill.—
Frank Rizzo,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Corps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corps. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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