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

At 26, Carpenter is precisely half of Miss Piggy’s age, and yet they could be fraternal twins.

From Salon • Feb. 28, 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

He’s asking for a loan— subtextually, a fraternal expression of trust.

From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith