Thesaurus results for FRATERNITY

fraternity

noun

frə-ˈtər-nə-tē

Definition of fraternity

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 The drug trafficking allegedly occurred in 2023 and 2024, primarily at two fraternity houses. — Finch Walker, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026 The alleged ringleader of a cocaine trafficking ring involving two Penn State fraternities surrendered on Tuesday morning, the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General announced. — Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026 The alleged ringleader of a Penn State University fraternity cocaine distribution ring is now in custody. — Kelsie Cairns , Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 18 Aug. 2026 The cocaine was allegedly cut and packaged in the two fraternity houses for distribution on campus. — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fraternity

Recent Examples of Synonyms for fraternity

Noun

Only if the issue is not corrected within that timeframe will the organization be administratively dissolved.

— Megan De Mar, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
Cush addressed the allegations at Monday’s board meeting, saying the district has no contracts with the Alive Center and the board members have not benefited from their involvement with both organizations.

— Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of organization

Noun

To call them journalists would be an insult to the profession.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 Aug. 2026
While the state has many unfilled jobs in various categories, there are difficulties in hiring in some professions, leading to high amounts of overtime in the Connecticut state budget, officials said.

— Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of profession

Noun

There was also a strong association with weight before pregnancy.

— Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
In 1982, walking through a terminal at Newark International Airport in New Jersey, the Kissingers were accosted by Ellen Kaplan, a follower of Lyndon LaRouche, a cult leader with both Marxist and right-wing associations.

— Robert D. Mcfadden, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of association

Noun

In his first years in office, DeSantis, a Catholic, created a Faith and Community initiative which partners with thousands of faith institutions across the state.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2026
Legendary host David Letterman even pointed to Late Show parent company Paramount’s 2025 merger with Skydance as the reason behind CBS’ decision to shutter the late-night institution.

— Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of institution

Noun

On defense, the unit features solid foundational pieces upfront, but depth in the secondary and linebacking corps remains a question mark, especially if injuries pile up over a tough 17-game slate.

— David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2026
The receiving corps is still a question mark, and depending solely on De’Von Achane seems futile.

— Gladys Louise Tyler, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of corps

Noun

British universities have been working to hire more academics from racial and ethnic minority backgrounds so that their faculties better reflect the broader society.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
Women heavily lead or outnumber men in high-engagement categories like true crime, relationships, self-improvement, and society-and-culture.

— Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of society

Noun

Amenities and experiences Guests head out on game drives, nature walks, and morning excursions with Herero and Himba communities, returning back to cocktails next to the pool in the main lounge area.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
But communities already are scrambling to store up road salt for the snowy season ahead.

— Steve Zalusky, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2026