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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
Jaisingh, a native of Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, was a member of Delta Sigma Pi fraternity and the school's South Asian Students Association, according to his Linkedin profile.
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Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 13 May 2025
Both locations were put on lockdown after gunfire broke out April 12 amid a party thrown by a fraternity that attracted hundreds.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 5 May 2025
Meanwhile, Kernodle and Chapin, who were dating, were at his fraternity, Sigma Chi, from about 9 p.m. on Nov. 12 to about 1:45 a.m. on Nov. 13, the affidavit said.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 28 Apr. 2025
The ceremony was open to all graduates and Washington’s fraternity encouraged students to wear items signifying their identity or culture.
—Nicquel Terry Ellis, CNN Money, 24 May 2025
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Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 13 May 2025
Both locations were put on lockdown after gunfire broke out April 12 amid a party thrown by a fraternity that attracted hundreds.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 5 May 2025
Meanwhile, Kernodle and Chapin, who were dating, were at his fraternity, Sigma Chi, from about 9 p.m. on Nov. 12 to about 1:45 a.m. on Nov. 13, the affidavit said.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 28 Apr. 2025
The ceremony was open to all graduates and Washington’s fraternity encouraged students to wear items signifying their identity or culture.
—Nicquel Terry Ellis, CNN Money, 24 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fraternity
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For organizations struggling with capacity or skill gaps, CTEM can deliver actionable insights and reduce noise, helping SOC teams become more effective.—
Seemant Sehgal,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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For the Giants to part with Harrison demonstrates the organization’s great faith in their other young starters — Hayden Birdsong and Landen Roupp, along with left-hander Carson Whisenhunt at Triple-A Sacramento.—
Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
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Platforms like Stan empower freelancers from all kinds of professions and niches to monetize their expertise and diversify their business in new ways.—
Chelsea Tobin,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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First described by David Dunning and Justin Kruger in 1999, the phenomenon is observed across various professions and fields of study.—
Robert Pearl,
Twin Cities,
14 June 2025
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So, in February 1900, when MTV’s football players moved to start playing competitive games and indicated their desire to join the local football association, their fellow members were aghast.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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Elevated mortgage rates, skyrocketing prices and rising housing costs—including homeowners association fees and home insurance premiums—have pushed many prospective buyers to the sidelines, dampening demand.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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Hip-Hop legends Snoop Dogg and Warren G have shared a brotherhood that dates back decades — from their early days in Long Beach to their rise during the golden era of West Coast rap.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
15 May 2025
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And this isn't some kind of cute, charming way to pose the nomination pool as this brotherhood of men.—
H. Alan Scott,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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Drug discovery was once led by private companies, but now half of new patents stem from academia, with US institutions accounting for 87% of those, Kevin Gardner and Michael Kinch wrote in STAT News.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
10 June 2025
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McCann covered what’s in the agreement, including billions in backpay to previous college athletes, as well as the institution of a new system for paying players.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
10 June 2025
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Kate Payne is a corps member for The Associated Press/Report for America Statehouse News Initiative.—
Kate Payne,
Sun Sentinel,
11 June 2025
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There isn’t always space for dozens of reporters to cram into every presidential setting — like inside a motorcade or aboard Air Force One — news outlets rotate the job of sending a reporter, who then shares notes and recordings with the rest of the press corps.—
Andy Meek,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The film is set in the elite but real New York society of people searching for mates who truly have it all: the looks, the personality, the good taste, the height (that’s a major one), the better-than-mid-range six-figure income.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
9 June 2025
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The imperial family holds less sway over Japanese society than the average salaryman, who at least can vote in elections.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
8 June 2025
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For instance, if an American company wanted to build a hotel in an area that could affect an Indigenous community, the U.S. could push for the deal to require Indigenous approval, or at least consultation.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 June 2025
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More than 1,000 people cheered on LGBTQ+ activists taking the stage while waving traditional Pride flags and flags representing transgender, bisexual, intersex and other communities.—
Christine Fernando,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2025
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“Fraternity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fraternity. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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