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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
Buckley earned his degree in government and political science in 2019 and was a member of the Zeta Psi fraternity.
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Jessica Sager, People.com, 28 Jan. 2025
The fraternity also plans to put her picture in their composite, where she'll forever be cemented as a legacy.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 16 Feb. 2025
Once Purdy gets paid this offseason, the pressure amplifies to join a small fraternity of quarterbacks who’ve won a Super Bowl after losing their first such start: Len Dawson, Bob Griese, John Elway, and, as of Sunday, Jalen Hurts.
—Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2025
Francis instead wrote that people should meditate on love that builds a fraternity open to all, without exception.
—Jason Derose, NPR, 11 Feb. 2025
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Jessica Sager, People.com, 28 Jan. 2025
The fraternity also plans to put her picture in their composite, where she'll forever be cemented as a legacy.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 16 Feb. 2025
Once Purdy gets paid this offseason, the pressure amplifies to join a small fraternity of quarterbacks who’ve won a Super Bowl after losing their first such start: Len Dawson, Bob Griese, John Elway, and, as of Sunday, Jalen Hurts.
—Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2025
Francis instead wrote that people should meditate on love that builds a fraternity open to all, without exception.
—Jason Derose, NPR, 11 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fraternity
Noun
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Improving these areas is a cost- and time-efficient strategy that increases overall workflow and efficiency in the organization.—
Kody Boye,
USA TODAY,
28 Feb. 2025
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The speed of funding is especially critical to SMBs, who generally lack the organization and human resources to anticipate needs into the more distant future.—
Rohit Arora,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Art critic Eva Diaz, writing for ArtReview, says that Of the ‘creative’ pursuits, architecture is among the most dependent on big piles of capital in order to get its work off the ground: patronage is a constitutive yoke of the profession.—
Matt Shaw,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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And coming back to any profession following a stroke of any magnitude is not easy.—
Zach Harper,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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Then again, sometimes the latter are the most willing to accede to the association’s wishes.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
3 Mar. 2025
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The association’s president, Edward Habeeb, was instrumental in founding the park, and 243-acre Lake Habeeb, home to the bluest water in the state, was named in his honor.—
Trudy Haywood Saunders,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Mar. 2025
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With the group’s strength in mind, the Backstreet Boys see the residency is a reminder of their legacy and their 32-year brotherhood.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
18 Feb. 2025
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Featuring some larger-than-life characters, Sirianni has helped mold this consortium of talent into a brotherhood and a winning machine.—
Ben Morse,
CNN,
8 Feb. 2025
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There are agreements and institutions in place designed to limit the spread of nuclear weapons.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
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Effective enforcement requires coordinated efforts across institutions.—
Paulo Carvão,
The Conversation,
7 Mar. 2025
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Rebuilding the passer corps will be done without Minshew.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
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The war also gave the IRGC a taste for private enterprise, anticipating the economic dominance, notably in energy and infrastructure, that companies linked to the corps enjoy today.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Ultimately, those who carve out their own path rather than following society’s expectations tend to experience greater long-term fulfilment.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Leaving individuals with severe mental illness to navigate a society unprepared to meet their needs comes at a significant cost.—
Alan M. Langlieb,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Mar. 2025
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In recent years, the system has seen a resurgence, fueled by social media communities on TikTok, Reddit, and YouTube—alongside other style frameworks like Kitchener essences and seasonal color analysis.—
Rachel Hills,
Vogue,
4 Mar. 2025
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Land & Life has prioritized human and wildlife well-being since its inception, proving that conservation and community empowerment can go hand in hand.—
Jordi Lippe-McGraw,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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“Fraternity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fraternity. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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