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as in organization
a group of persons formally joined together for some common interest
a 19th-century observer of American society noted that Americans had a fondness for forming sodalities
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as in fraternity
the body of people in a profession or field of activity
a tragic loss of life that was felt throughout the sodality of firefighters
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Recent Examples of sodality
The viewer can almost imagine being a photographer who has penetrated this room of intellectual sodality, revolutionary fervor, and overwhelming youth.
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Philip Tinari, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2025
How big this sodality is has never been entirely clear.
—Wired, 14 July 2022
Festivities begin at 10 a.m. with the procession through the streets of Melrose Park featuring the statue of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Italian sodalities and family candle.
—Pioneer Press, chicagotribune.com, 22 May 2017
Philip Tinari, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2025
How big this sodality is has never been entirely clear.
—Wired, 14 July 2022
Festivities begin at 10 a.m. with the procession through the streets of Melrose Park featuring the statue of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Italian sodalities and family candle.
—Pioneer Press, chicagotribune.com, 22 May 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sodality
Noun
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The aim is to ensure that the correct priorities remain visible, resources are appropriately allocated and the organization maintains a steady rhythm.—
Ishita Mehta,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Before the 2024 contest kicked off, over 60 LGBTQ+ organizations worldwide called for a Eurovision boycott over its inclusion of Israel amid the country’s siege on Gaza.—
Abby Monteil,
Them.,
29 Apr. 2025
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But the permit listed a smaller number of attendees than who eventually descended on the park, despite officers working with the fraternity to coordinate, Henry said.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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With this win, McIlroy joins the ranks of golf's most exclusive fraternity.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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Brick Oliver, representing the homeowners association for the Cadence at Bainbridge, the development’s 55 and over community, said Thursday that 98% of respondents to the association’s survey opposed the In-N-Out.—
Rose Evans,
Idaho Statesman,
19 Apr. 2025
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But for Rodgers – who ran his best time in the two-mile his senior year at Wesleyan then stopped running – the association would pay off down the road.—
Lori Riley,
Hartford Courant,
19 Apr. 2025
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In 2022, the family launched their reality TV show, Mathis Family Matters, which gave a glimpse into the family’s professions and relationships.—
Makena Gera,
People.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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So this was not a day when Wilshere questioned the wisdom of the mad profession of football management?—
Michael Walker,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Unfortunately, antisemitism is a stubborn, ancient hate that rears its head at different times and shapeshifts in different societies.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
22 Apr. 2025
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Fear of government retribution is now spreading through society.—
Frank Langfitt,
NPR,
22 Apr. 2025
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Barron joins a cornerback corps that includes Riley Moss and reigning NFL defensive player of the year Pat Surtain II.—
Joe Nguyen,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2025
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As the world prepares for a day of both solace and celebration, here's a better look at the Swiss Guard, the independent military corps that's been protecting the Catholic pope since the 1500s.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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More recently, stablecoins have become more appealing to institutions aiming to transfer value, particularly in dollars, across the globe more cheaply and efficiently outside the traditional financial system.—
Tanaya Macheel,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2025
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According to research by Workday, 90% of respondents believe AI can boost transparency and accountability inside institutions.—
Federico Sendra,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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After pushback from the university — the institute’s projects included work to reduce health care disparities between rural and urban areas — the NIH restored its grant March 29.—
Rae Ellen Bichell and Rachana Pradhan,
Miami Herald,
20 Apr. 2025
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But the creature the institute caught on video was a footlong juvenile.—
Summer Lin,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Sodality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sodality. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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