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

French President Emmanuel Macron has offered "the full solidarity of France and our fraternal support" to Switzerland.

From BBC • Jan. 1, 2026

The sense that firefighters are retreating behind a fraternal code of silence is fueling an intense anger among Palisadians.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 19, 2025

If one fraternal twin is autistic, the chance that the other twin is also autistic is about 20%, or about the same as it would be for a nontwin sibling.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 11, 2025

Brother Ugo was the oldest member of the temple’s fraternal order, and nothing at all like Father Olufemi.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray