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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
Recommended Resilience Women in construction find solidarity as ‘sisters in the brotherhood’
Moreover, a growing number appear to have resigned themselves to the once-taboo prospect of ceding territory to reach a deal.
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Howard Lafranchi, The Christian Science Monitor, 21 Nov. 2024
In a shocking but logical end to their brotherhood, Oz strangles Victor Aguilar to death, throws his ID in the river, and leaves his anonymous body to be found by the next passing stranger.
—Andy Andersen, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2024
Rather than love and romance, such movies evoke tears through male camaraderie and brotherhood — unsurprising, then, that war and sports films rate high on the list, at least if my boomer dad is anything to go by.
—Christina Newland, Vulture, 15 June 2024
The show also tackles various themes, including brotherhood and the existential quandary some experience towards the end of an illustrious career.
—Jp Mangalindan, People.com, 16 Oct. 2024
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Howard Lafranchi, The Christian Science Monitor, 21 Nov. 2024
In a shocking but logical end to their brotherhood, Oz strangles Victor Aguilar to death, throws his ID in the river, and leaves his anonymous body to be found by the next passing stranger.
—Andy Andersen, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2024
Rather than love and romance, such movies evoke tears through male camaraderie and brotherhood — unsurprising, then, that war and sports films rate high on the list, at least if my boomer dad is anything to go by.
—Christina Newland, Vulture, 15 June 2024
The show also tackles various themes, including brotherhood and the existential quandary some experience towards the end of an illustrious career.
—Jp Mangalindan, People.com, 16 Oct. 2024
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The Critics Choice Awards—slated for Sunday—were postponed due to the fires, the organization told Variety.Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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But in an email to members shared with NPR, the organization said that event will be delayed until Jan. 19.Mandalit del Barco, NPR, 11 Jan. 2025
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Unlike Daniels, Baker Mayfield may not have received an initial Pro Bowl invitation, but the seven-year veteran (and fellow member of the Heisman Trophy fraternity) is playing the best football of his career.The Athletic, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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In fact, until recently Carter may have been the most unwelcome member of the exclusive fraternity on the planet known as The Presidents Club.Philip Elliott, TIME, 9 Jan. 2025
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The Samsung community has been waiting to see if the Galaxy S25 family will have their preferred option of Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 across the portfolio or if some territories would adopt the slower Samsung’s own Exynos 2500 chipset.Ewan Spence, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Some of that is helping our community reach their goals and address challenges.Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 2 Jan. 2025
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In it, Elphaba and Galinda profess their undying friendship; suffice it to say that Grande found the notion of treating her co-star with violent hostility an acting challenge.Daniel D'Addario, Variety, 2 Jan. 2025
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As Mars retrogrades back into Cancer on Jan. 6, your 11th house of friendships and social causes lights up.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Jan. 2025
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In 2023, there was one incident of unruly passenger behavior for every 480 flights compared to one for every 568 flights in 2022, the trade association said, without specifying how many of these incidents involved alcohol.Issy Ronald, CNN, 14 Jan. 2025
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On the flip side, conservative free market groups and law enforcement associations argue the proposal would amount to a ban on cigarettes, supercharging a black market for illicit products.Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 13 Jan. 2025
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Many theories persist as to what happened, whether Tony was killed or whether the cliffhanger insinuates that the mob boss would always live with the possibility of being murdered because of his dangerous profession.Skyler Trepel, People.com, 11 Jan. 2025
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Bob is the founder and CEO of Digital Directors Network the leader in developing the practice and profession of digital and cybersecurity governance.Bob Zukis, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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In seeking intelligent machine performance that makes a meaningful contribution to society by carrying out economically valuable work benefiting all of humanity while surpassing human capabilities, artificial integrity—not just artificial intelligence—is essential.Hamilton Mann, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Is there a sense from people in the Israeli government or people at high levels of Israeli society that anything’s going to change with Trump coming into office?Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 2 Jan. 2025
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With the largest population and economy in Southeast Asia, Indonesia shares with other members a commitment to reforming global governance institutions and contributes positively to deepening South-South cooperation.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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Founded by Rahman, the institution offers programs in Western and Indian classical music traditions and music technology.Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Brotherhood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brotherhood. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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