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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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2
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
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.
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Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 15 May 2025
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
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
But with first pitch approaching and their kids in the crowd, both planned on putting jokes and their brotherhood aside in search of wins.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 20 May 2025
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Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 15 May 2025
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
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
But with first pitch approaching and their kids in the crowd, both planned on putting jokes and their brotherhood aside in search of wins.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brotherhood
Noun
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The organization’s musical repertoires have grown exponentially over the years to include tens of millions of works, giving music users more music and more choice, the spokesperson said.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
10 July 2025
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Many of the local organizations Best Friends Animal Society is working with on the ground are operating based on donations and there are wish lists available online for anyone interested in purchasing specific things needed by shelters on the ground.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 July 2025
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This is the second fraternity suspended at Miami University this year for hazing.—
Aaron Valdez,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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Kernodle and Chapin went to a party at the Sigma Chi fraternity; Mogen and Goncalves went out to a bar, then hung out at a food truck for a bit.—
Aja Romano,
Vox,
30 June 2025
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However, the 6th District Court of Rhode Island declined to honor the detainer, releasing Mendoza without notifying ICE, forcing agents to locate and arrest him in the community.—
Stepheny Price , Bill Melugin,
FOXNews.com,
15 July 2025
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Funnel Beaker groups were typically pretty egalitarian, but the larger, megalithic tombs were created for important members of their community like a leader, a priest or a shaman, specialist Artur Golis told the PAP.—
Irene Wright
July 14,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
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By the end of the first episode of Beyond the Villa, which premiered last night, viewers finally learned why their favorite friendship was starting to crumble.—
Monique Wilson,
Glamour,
14 July 2025
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The Sharknado star reflected on the early days of his friendship with Doherty while starring together on Beverly Hills, 90210, which ran from 10 seasons from 1990 to 2000.—
Stephanie Wenger,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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Designating two people at the popular neighborhood association to check each other on the task of distributing millions in this age of technology would have spared a vibrant neighborhood a lot of consequences.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
12 July 2025
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The chapters are organized as brief essays extending from an event that triggers thoughts and associations which Li gathers, not necessarily to make sense of — because this is sometimes not possible — but to notice.—
John Warner,
Chicago Tribune,
12 July 2025
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Moreover, his commitment to the sanctity of the doctor-patient relationship demonstrates respect for a key tenet of the profession of medicine.—
Arthur L. Kellermann,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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Any profession can corrupt its practitioners — and arts critics are no exception.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 July 2025
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These were not radical goals: why wouldn’t a healthier society benefit everyone?—
Deborah Williams
July 14,
Literary Hub,
14 July 2025
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In my opinion, AI is the foundation of modern society, and its applications are expanding across a wide range of industries.—
Carmen Skipworth,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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His dismissive attitude emanates from Oasis’ heyday, when the band was being feted regularly with awards primarily from British institutions.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
5 July 2025
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As passed by the House in late May, the One Big Beautiful Bill (its Trumpian name) increased the current 1.4% excise tax on college endowments’ investment earnings to as high as 21% for the richest institutions—those with endowments worth more than $2 million a student.—
Emma Whitford,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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“Brotherhood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brotherhood. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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