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as in organization
a group of persons formally joined together for some common interest
they're a brotherhood of retired war veterans
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as in fraternity
the body of people in a profession or field of activity
a family that has been part of the brotherhood of police officers for four generations
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as in community
the feeling of closeness and friendship that exists between companions
the brotherhood that existed between the medical missionaries and the villagers they served
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as in friendship
kindly concern, interest, or support
in a display of brotherhood, other writers rushed to the defense of the jailed journalist
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Recent Examples of brotherhood
His passion, loyalty, and love for this brotherhood will never be forgotten.
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Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 4 Apr. 2025
That sense of brotherhood and trust extended to the bond between Cole and Liu.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
The creativity the brothers bring from four decades of producing concerts and exploring design around the world while touring has injected a fresh perspective to HGTV, while their brotherhood has endeared them to viewers.
—Leena Tailor, HollywoodReporter, 26 Apr. 2025
He was entrenched in an exclusive brotherhood with teammates and classmates.
—Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
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Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 4 Apr. 2025
That sense of brotherhood and trust extended to the bond between Cole and Liu.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
The creativity the brothers bring from four decades of producing concerts and exploring design around the world while touring has injected a fresh perspective to HGTV, while their brotherhood has endeared them to viewers.
—Leena Tailor, HollywoodReporter, 26 Apr. 2025
He was entrenched in an exclusive brotherhood with teammates and classmates.
—Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brotherhood
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That included Vásquez’s organization, which was about to receive a four-year, $2.5-million grant to continue fighting illicit activity that affects Indigenous people in the region.—
Graham Lee Brewer,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2025
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Leona Sublett, San Diego Parks Foundation president and CEO, confirmed with the Rancho Bernardo News Journal that her organization received the donation on Aug. 21.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 June 2025
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The project is described as a fish-out-of-water comedy that follows two hard-partying fraternity brothers who pose as middle school camp counselors to work off community service and salvage their senior year.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
27 May 2025
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Several members of the fraternity jumped in to save the six students, according to Sigma Pi’s Cal State Fullerton chapter.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
23 May 2025
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The two-hour session was attended by more than 50 community participants, and much of the discussion centered on how an LVT could be used to counter the city’s pernicious problem of vacant and undeveloped properties.—
Daniel Brennan,
Baltimore Sun,
27 May 2025
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Support for Trump among likely Cuban American voters in Miami was at an all-time high on the eve of last year’s election, according to a poll by Florida International University, which has been tracking the Cuban American community since 1991.—
Joshua Goodman,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2025
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Researchers also found that having strong friendships or being part of a close group is associated with higher rates of breakups.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Here’s to the end of a wild ride—and the beginning of friendships and lessons that will last a lifetime.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
27 May 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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With Venus entering Taurus and your 11th house of associations on June 6, romantic opportunities arrive through social media, community affairs and group settings.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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With the show, the verité filmmaker aims to uncover the human element of this high-gloss profession.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
4 June 2025
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The profession requires nuanced assessment, relationship-building, and constant intervention adjustment that AI simply cannot replicate.—
Dr. Aviva Legatt,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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This heartbreaking but optimistic memoir urges readers to confront inequality and consider their role in the struggle for justice; a call to action for a more just society.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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While studies have found that bed bugs have been on Earth since the dinosaurs, the estimated 90 species of the arthropods shared a fairly stable symbiotic relationship with their hosts – until human ancestors began forming societies and living in close proximity.—
Bronwyn Thompson,
New Atlas,
28 May 2025
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In addition to being a measure of state power, hegemony reflects the ability of a single nation to influence both the actions of others and the rules, norms and institutions that govern international politics.—
Andrew Latham,
The Conversation,
30 May 2025
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As the price of tuition at institutions across the country grows, questions about the true value of a college education abound in higher education.—
Kate Marijolovic,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 May 2025
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“Brotherhood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brotherhood. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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