sibling rivalry
noun
formal
: competition between brothers and sisters
There was barely any sibling rivalry in our family.
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Thus far, there are no signs of any sibling rivalry regarding titles or expectations.
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Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Without question, Blood of My Blood has compelling arcs and characters to go with its silly ones, most notably a sibling rivalry that is as fascinating as any relationship on TV.
—Graham Hillard, The Washington Examiner, 22 Aug. 2025
Perhaps this was something of an inside joke, a way to blow off the steam of sibling rivalry.
—Eric Thomas, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 June 2025
Oasis’s last tour, in 2008, was riven by fights, freak-outs, and sibling rivalry.
—Air Mail, 7 June 2025
What begins as sibling rivalry over a video game console spirals into psychological terror when an unseen force begins to manipulate their bond, feeding paranoia, fear and dark fantasy.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 14 May 2025
The plot was centered around the famous ladies managing their clothing boutique DASH on Washington Avenue in SoBe, with a side of drama, sibling rivalry and high jinks.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 5 May 2025
With sibling rivalry at its core, this interactive campaign invites fans to pick sides and adds an extra layer of excitement before kickoff.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 3 Feb. 2025
Tyler berates his sister in a way that goes beyond sibling rivalry or ribbing.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 22 Jan. 2025
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Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Without question, Blood of My Blood has compelling arcs and characters to go with its silly ones, most notably a sibling rivalry that is as fascinating as any relationship on TV.
—Graham Hillard, The Washington Examiner, 22 Aug. 2025
Perhaps this was something of an inside joke, a way to blow off the steam of sibling rivalry.
—Eric Thomas, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 June 2025
Oasis’s last tour, in 2008, was riven by fights, freak-outs, and sibling rivalry.
—Air Mail, 7 June 2025
What begins as sibling rivalry over a video game console spirals into psychological terror when an unseen force begins to manipulate their bond, feeding paranoia, fear and dark fantasy.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 14 May 2025
The plot was centered around the famous ladies managing their clothing boutique DASH on Washington Avenue in SoBe, with a side of drama, sibling rivalry and high jinks.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 5 May 2025
With sibling rivalry at its core, this interactive campaign invites fans to pick sides and adds an extra layer of excitement before kickoff.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 3 Feb. 2025
Tyler berates his sister in a way that goes beyond sibling rivalry or ribbing.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 22 Jan. 2025
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