as in fraternal
of, relating to, or befitting brothers the brotherly love that exists between the members of the scout troop

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Recent Examples of brotherly The boys grew up in the small town of Jennings, La., with a competitive brotherly bond that pushed them to excel on the field. Skyler Trepel, Peoplemag, 23 Sep. 2024 James, however, was highly praised by fans for his part in attempting to vet the contestants, being vocal about his concerns over Tran’s suitors, and his overall brotherly wisdom. Kimmy Yam, NBC News, 4 Sep. 2024 Even when their perspective on the music industry seemed diametrically opposed, their brotherly bond kept them rooting for each other. Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 4 Sep. 2024 The brotherly love is strong in the Kelce and Manning families! Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 4 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for brotherly 

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“Brotherly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brotherly. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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