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
This is the second fraternity suspended at Miami University this year for hazing.
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Aaron Valdez, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Kernodle and Chapin went to a party at the Sigma Chi fraternity; Mogen and Goncalves went out to a bar, then hung out at a food truck for a bit.
—Aja Romano, Vox, 30 June 2025
Timmy's college fraternity brothers are raising money for the Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE), a nonprofit advocacy organization that spreads awareness and funds research for food allergies.
—Adrianna Rodriguez, USA Today, 12 June 2025
Marcos gave the sugar industry to one of his former fraternity brothers, and turned over the banana business to another friend.
—Evan Osnos, New Yorker, 26 May 2025
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Aaron Valdez, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Kernodle and Chapin went to a party at the Sigma Chi fraternity; Mogen and Goncalves went out to a bar, then hung out at a food truck for a bit.
—Aja Romano, Vox, 30 June 2025
Timmy's college fraternity brothers are raising money for the Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE), a nonprofit advocacy organization that spreads awareness and funds research for food allergies.
—Adrianna Rodriguez, USA Today, 12 June 2025
Marcos gave the sugar industry to one of his former fraternity brothers, and turned over the banana business to another friend.
—Evan Osnos, New Yorker, 26 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fraternity
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Inside Southwest Detroit is a collection of different organizations that use arts and culture as community development tools, and runs a blog called the Southwest Detroiter.—
Aurora Sousanis,
Freep.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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While the annual Rides N’ School Supplies car show remains the centerpiece, the organization’s reach extends far beyond a single day.—
Melissa Noel,
Essence,
2 Aug. 2025
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Health care has evolved from a profession into big business.—
Robert D. Greenberg,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Aug. 2025
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Johnson sees a reckoning ahead and is worried about teachers leaving the profession.—
Marybeth Gasman,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Epstein’s association with the rich and famous has garnered great international interest and spun off conspiracy theories, especially among those on the right.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
25 July 2025
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But Amy’s association with Rachel may have ultimately been her undoing, as other players looked to weaken the Big Brother legend by taking out her closest ally, leading to the 43-year-old insurance agent’s unanimous 13-0 ouster on Thursday’s live eviction episode.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
25 July 2025
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The pull of the brotherhood, the pull of the purpose, is that powerful.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
28 July 2025
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The passing of the Thorntons’ parents, six months apart in 2021 and 2022, further tested their resilience and strengthened their brotherhood.—
Carl Lamarre,
Billboard,
21 July 2025
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OpenAI worked with education researchers and learning scientists from more than 40 institutions worldwide in developing the tool.—
Ray Ravaglia,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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At both flagship institutions, faculty senates have stopped the university from duplicating the same program in a different department by convening representatives from all groups and advised on how policies could inadvertently impact teaching or students.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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But nearly a month into the detention camp’s operation, the governor said a key part of that plan — the use of National Guard judge advocate general corps attorneys to oversee immigration cases — has yet to launch.—
Ana Ceballos,
Miami Herald,
26 July 2025
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Catching on: The Broncos’ young receiving corps had a really good day.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
25 July 2025
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Still, with the rise of populist and ultra-conservative politicians utilizing nationalistic rhetoric, theocracy is becoming a greater concern for secular societies.—
Emi Eleode,
Time,
14 July 2025
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In my opinion, AI is the foundation of modern society, and its applications are expanding across a wide range of industries.—
Carmen Skipworth,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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And while those cocktails usually have rum, how perfectly tiki for a gin cocktail to show up wearing a rum cocktail’s clothes, and to be instantly accepted by the community, and raised as one of their own.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
26 July 2025
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Aurora’s Community Ambassador Program works with Inuit communities in the Arctic to promote cultural exchange and provide economic benefits to indigenous communities.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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“Fraternity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fraternity. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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