fraternal
Example Sentences
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When community members aren’t arguing, the vibe is generally extremely supportive and fraternal.
From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026
When he returned, he was confused to see the group toasting the fraternal comradeship of the Third Reich and the USSR.
From Salon • Feb. 7, 2026
French President Emmanuel Macron has offered "the full solidarity of France and our fraternal support" to Switzerland.
From BBC • Jan. 1, 2026
The fraternal gathering of men, costumed in Jérôme Kaplan’s chic, postmodern take on toga-party garb, is vividly spurred by Bernstein’s evocative composition—for strings, percussion and solo violin.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 3, 2025
The various fraternal organizations are working together to beautify the area around the spring with flower beds and benches and are building a special fountain so that all might come and partake.
From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.