as in fraternity
the body of people in a profession or field of activity
a reporter who is widely respected throughout the press corps
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Recent Examples of corps
Notre Dame has played well this year and will keep it close in the first half, but the Irish haven’t seen a receiving corps, running back duo or defense like Ohio State’s.
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The Athletic College Football Staff, The Athletic, 20 Jan. 2025
At that time, Kruger’s poaching problem had gotten so out of hand that SANParks brought in a former South African Army General to transform the ranger corps into a paramilitary unit.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 16 Jan. 2025
Like many small nonprofit arts organizations, the PRT as it’s known, has relied on a corps of volunteers led by a board of directors, who also donate their time.
—Matthew J. Palm, Orlando Sentinel, 30 Jan. 2025
Those upgrades paid off during a summer stretch that saw the Mets get into the playoffs one day after the official end of the regular season, but the relief corps struggled to hold leads and keep games close late in the postseason.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 17 Jan. 2025
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The Athletic College Football Staff, The Athletic, 20 Jan. 2025
At that time, Kruger’s poaching problem had gotten so out of hand that SANParks brought in a former South African Army General to transform the ranger corps into a paramilitary unit.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 16 Jan. 2025
Like many small nonprofit arts organizations, the PRT as it’s known, has relied on a corps of volunteers led by a board of directors, who also donate their time.
—Matthew J. Palm, Orlando Sentinel, 30 Jan. 2025
Those upgrades paid off during a summer stretch that saw the Mets get into the playoffs one day after the official end of the regular season, but the relief corps struggled to hold leads and keep games close late in the postseason.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 17 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for corps
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The fraternity also plans to put her picture in their composite, where she'll forever be cemented as a legacy.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
16 Feb. 2025
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Francis instead wrote that people should meditate on love that builds a fraternity open to all, without exception.—
Jason DeRose,
NPR,
11 Feb. 2025
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Davis was named a Tarrant County Legal Legend in October in recognition of his significant contributions to the profession and the community.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Feb. 2025
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It can now be considered among Presti’s more impactful master strokes, considering Daigneault’s decade-long rise to the top of the profession.—
Anthony Slater,
The Athletic,
15 Feb. 2025
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Prioritizing the interests of American health and the international community should be at the forefront of decision-making — something that can only be done if USAID global health programs recommence their work.—
Letters to the Editor,
Orlando Sentinel,
8 Feb. 2025
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The stop, at Lake Street and Damen Avenue, is closer to businesses in the Kinzie Industrial Corridor and residents of the Westhaven community.—
Sarah Freishtat,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Feb. 2025
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Featuring some larger-than-life characters, Sirianni has helped mold this consortium of talent into a brotherhood and a winning machine.—
Ben Morse,
CNN,
8 Feb. 2025
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This film is both for me and for him, in honor of our brotherhood, and our profound love for the stories that shaped our childhood.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2025
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“Corps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corps. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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