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- noun informal, singular only The Phi Beta Kappa Society
- noun informal, countable A
member of that society.
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Examples
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I know perfectly well that some fellows can go out for a bunch of activities and make Phi Bete, too; but they're sharks and I'm not.
The Plastic Age Percy Marks 1923
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Where the $355 million comes up surprisingly short is on the concert hall, just 500 seats, well short of Phi Bete today, which is already too small for many performances.
unknown title 2009
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He knew the field he wanted, he got the school he wanted, dean’s list, Phi Bete, the whole package.
Sudden Rain Maritta Wolff 2009
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Don't worry, either; I won't disgrace the fraternity by making Phi Bete, "he concluded sarcastically.
The Plastic Age Percy Marks 1923
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