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

It will continue sending representatives to the U.S. and delivering pro-American, fraternal speeches in Washington, when German voters aren’t listening.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

The sisters said being identical was "a bit cooler" than fraternal twins but the discovery complicated Caitlin's treatment as Grace was unable to donate stem cells.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026

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

But her feelings for Boubacar were fraternal, free of desire.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie