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
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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In honor of the organization’s 40th anniversary, President and CEO Sarah Kate Ellis spoke about GLAAD’s achievements, impact and future.—
Matt Alderton,
USA Today,
4 June 2025
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Throughout June, 20% of the proceeds will be donated to Lambda Legal, a civil rights organization focusing on the LGBTQ+ community.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
4 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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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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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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Call of Duty is part of that scene, forging a brotherhood — a family atmosphere away — from Kauffman Stadium.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
22 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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Regional context also incentivizes institutions to better serve their local economies.—
Matt Gandal,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Now the Phillies are left to navigate the rest of the season without him and will have to make some changes to assemble a championship-caliber relief corps.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 May 2025
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Pickens has the size and play-making ability that was much-needed in the team’s wide receiver corps.—
Jon Machota,
New York Times,
21 May 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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This includes the experiential learning that accompanies volunteer service, immersing students, three-dimensionally, in the lives and worlds of society’s marginalized.—
Michael Serazio,
Time,
28 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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Mayor Brandon Johnson will push forward this spring an ordinance designed to reform land-use policies that environmentalists say for decades led to pollution in Black and Latino communities.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2025
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“Fraternity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fraternity. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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