sibling rivalry

noun

formal
: competition between brothers and sisters
There was barely any sibling rivalry in our family.

Examples of sibling rivalry in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web A little controversy may also have helped Guram Gvasalia, whose Vetements collection, ninth on the list, seemed mostly about sibling rivalry (the Marcia Cross cameo might’ve given Vetements a boost too). Nicole Phelps, Vogue, 8 Mar. 2024 Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and Lee Radziwill's sibling rivalry has made headlines for years, and details of the sisters' dynamic continue to garner attention. Liz McNeil, Peoplemag, 1 Mar. 2024 The compelling story of sibling rivalry, loyalty and greed is set against the backdrop of Iceland’s booming tourist industry. Annika Pham, Variety, 26 Jan. 2024 Tyler berates his sister in a way that goes beyond sibling rivalry or ribbing. David Fear, Rolling Stone, 20 Jan. 2024 School history and a sibling rivalry changed forever, yeah, this game belongs in the top five. Timothy Dashiell, Baltimore Sun, 2 Jan. 2024 Their banter before, between and amid songs would become the focus of their act, and their sibling rivalry became a running gag. Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Dec. 2023 Honestly, this comment feels like a joke, and a fair one—everyone kids about sibling rivalry! Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 9 Aug. 2023 Supposedly, the Queen Mother dressed the sisters in matching outfits often to avoid sibling rivalry. Sydni Ellis, Peoplemag, 20 Mar. 2023

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“Sibling rivalry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sibling%20rivalry. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.

Medical Definition

sibling rivalry

noun
: competition between siblings especially for the attention, affection, and approval of their parents
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