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Recent Examples of fraternal
Sam Nivola and Cooper Koch both played brothers in complicated fraternal relationships this past year.
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Daniel D'addario, Variety, 7 June 2025
Researches looked at both fraternal and identical twins to determine genetic and environmental factors that impact crying.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 10 July 2025
As the world around Trevino grew more digital and isolated, his fraternal personality stood out even more.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Playing a likable but selfish loser, Zahn has never been better; and the boyish, charming Walker freaks out like nobody’s business; the film’s greatest asset is the fraternal chemistry between these two.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 27 June 2025
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Daniel D'addario, Variety, 7 June 2025
Researches looked at both fraternal and identical twins to determine genetic and environmental factors that impact crying.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 10 July 2025
As the world around Trevino grew more digital and isolated, his fraternal personality stood out even more.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Playing a likable but selfish loser, Zahn has never been better; and the boyish, charming Walker freaks out like nobody’s business; the film’s greatest asset is the fraternal chemistry between these two.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fraternal
Adjective
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But when a betrayal fractures their relationship, Genevieve is forced to weigh the value of ambition against familial loyalty.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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His familial strife dealing with his disapproving father William (Dougray Scott) and denial-riddled mother Antonia (Catherine McCormack) is given priority around the midpoint and doesn’t let up until the finale.—
Courtney Howard,
Variety,
1 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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There’s affection, tenderness and a strong brotherly bond.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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But that brotherly empathy is also likely what pushes Seadown over the edge.—
Maureen Lee Lenker Published,
EW.com,
23 July 2025
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“Fraternal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fraternal. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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