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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
The unlikely brotherhood between the pair of legendary lions takes center stage in the official trailer for Disney’s photorealistic Lion King prequel, Mufasa: The Lion King.
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EW.com, 10 Aug. 2024
There’s a small sense of brotherhood and sisterhood, family, of the people who can appreciate the darkness and the light.
—Devin Lotfi, IndieWire, 22 July 2024
In addition to basketball players, the local union claims security guards, craftsman and custodians in its brotherhood.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 5 Mar. 2024
Economy Hall was a free Black brotherhood in Tremé that revolutionized musical, political and social change.
—Cierra Chenier, Essence, 25 June 2024
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EW.com, 10 Aug. 2024
There’s a small sense of brotherhood and sisterhood, family, of the people who can appreciate the darkness and the light.
—Devin Lotfi, IndieWire, 22 July 2024
In addition to basketball players, the local union claims security guards, craftsman and custodians in its brotherhood.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 5 Mar. 2024
Economy Hall was a free Black brotherhood in Tremé that revolutionized musical, political and social change.
—Cierra Chenier, Essence, 25 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brotherhood
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What Types of Bacteria Are Lurking in Your Reusable Water Bottle? According to the Water Quality Association, a not-for-profit organization in the water treatment industry, all drinking water contains microbes or heterotrophic microorganisms, a catch-all term for types of bacteria, mold, or yeast.Kayla Blanton, Outside Online, 17 Nov. 2024
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Along with working for the organization, Winn has covered the Giants as an analyst for NBC Sports Bay Area since 2013.Justice delos Santos, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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There was a college homecoming feel with members of the Divine Nine, the network of Black fraternities and sororities, stepping and strolling to upbeat music.Curtis Bunn, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024
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Junior Charlie McGee became the first college student with special needs to be accepted into a fraternity at Clemson University, CBS News reported.Escher Walcott, People.com, 28 Oct. 2024
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In the Denver area, communities received anywhere from a few inches to more than a foot and a half of snow.Max Levy, The Denver Post, 9 Nov. 2024
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But Garcia would not still be at Minnesota if the U’s NIL community didn’t put together a package that was significant on its own accord, sources said.Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 8 Nov. 2024
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The brisk pace of crime-solving leaves more time for this episode to stretch out a bit with the ongoing plot strands of Captain Wagner’s concerns about workplace morale and his team’s perception of him as a leader, and Kaya and Elsbeth’s friendship.Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2024
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Not only have Drew Barrymore and Adam Sandler forged a friendship with one another, but so have their children.Charna Flam, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Former presidents of the American Bar Association and other state and local bar associations published an open letter condemning election lawsuits brought forth in swing states across the country.Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
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The groups pointed out that the study found low IQ associations only at fluoride concentrations more than double those of the current recommendation of 0.7 milligrams per liter.Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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The unimpressed-looking stoic bride was captured munching on a snack while the groom addressed an endearing profession of love to her as her wedding party looked on.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Artists and entrepreneurs need to invent new human-centric professions where the soon-to-be-abundant human labor capacity can be shifted.Amir Husain, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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The top echelons of Leadville society were those on the winning side of the mining equation.James Dziezynski, Outside Online, 10 Nov. 2024
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The Brutalist offers a dark view of American society that could resonate under a Trump restoration, while Nickel Boys spotlights the victims of institutional violence.Nate Jones, Vulture, 9 Nov. 2024
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Furthermore, the global rules of the game have changed since 2017, when existing U.S. initiatives, coalitions, and institutions still had a lot of juice.Daniel W. Drezner, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2024
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Shah also floated a permanent BBC charter, bringing the company in line with other institutions such as the Bank of England or U.K. Sport.Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Brotherhood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brotherhood. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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