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as in brother
a female connected with another person by a common parent
She plans to spend her birthday with her twin sister.
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as in nun
a member of a religious community of women
Many of the sisters in the convent participate in community outreach programs.
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as in friend
a woman with whom one feels a sense of solidarity
We started a web site for women entrepreneurs to connect with our sisters around the globe.
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Recent Examples of sister
Next, brother and sister duo Itsuki (Joey Iwanaga) and Yuna (Akana Ikeda) are lured on a path that sees Yuna happily married with a child.
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Kayti Burt, Time, 26 Sep. 2025
Also revealed in trailer is the world of Evie’s eccentric family, including fiercely loving single mum Suz (Jones), sister Izzie (Hill), handsome boyfriend and ‘man of the house Josh (Adam Long) and frustrating neighbor Callum (Cooper).
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 26 Sep. 2025
But in his absence, the sisters have a newfound purpose.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 26 Sep. 2025
The clip shows all four sisters — Toni, Towanda, Trina, and Tamar — seated for what was supposed to be a family dinner.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 26 Sep. 2025
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Kayti Burt, Time, 26 Sep. 2025
Also revealed in trailer is the world of Evie’s eccentric family, including fiercely loving single mum Suz (Jones), sister Izzie (Hill), handsome boyfriend and ‘man of the house Josh (Adam Long) and frustrating neighbor Callum (Cooper).
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 26 Sep. 2025
But in his absence, the sisters have a newfound purpose.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 26 Sep. 2025
The clip shows all four sisters — Toni, Towanda, Trina, and Tamar — seated for what was supposed to be a family dinner.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 26 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sister
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Dutch Bros 'controlling this corner,' Uncle Bill's says Dutch Bros was created in 1992 in Grants Pass, Oregon, by brothers Dane and Travis Boersma.—
Patricia Gallagher Newberry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
2 Oct. 2025
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At least part of the controversy surrounded the fact that the series hinted at a gay incestuous relationship between the two brothers.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them.,
1 Oct. 2025
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The Buddhist nun and chef Jeong Kwan buried pots of kimchi in the ground, to be opened only when the Biennale ends.—
Dada Jovanovic,
ABC News,
28 Sep. 2025
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However, Ainara feels increasingly closer to God and is considering embracing the life of a cloistered nun.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Sep. 2025
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Maybe your parents taught you a lot about David Bowie, your friends taught you to enjoy Pokémon cards, and too many late hours on Reddit taught you about Doomsday prepping.—
Jonny Thomson,
Big Think,
1 Oct. 2025
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An adaptation of Perry’s play of the same name, released by Lionsgate, the original film follows four married couples — close friends who reunite once a year for a weeklong vacation together.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
1 Oct. 2025
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Affleck’s younger sibling, Fin, formerly known as Seraphina, publicly used the memorial service of Garner’s father to share their new name and identity for the first time in April 2024.—
Heather Hunter,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Sep. 2025
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Rachel spoke with campers who grew up in the shadow of the opioid crisis and are now navigating how to handle being confronted with the same substances that once tempted their parents or siblings.—
Sam Woodward,
USA Today,
25 Sep. 2025
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For a monk, Loomans seems like a busy guy.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
16 Sep. 2025
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Guests can access the trail, meditate with the resident Buddhist monk, go whitewater rafting on the Mo Chhu river, and visit the picturesque Punakha Dzong, a centuries-old fortress.—
Katie Lockhart,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Sep. 2025
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Bryan Pease, who represented the plaintiffs with his partner Parisa Ijadi-Maghsoodi, said the city’s priorities have been misplaced.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Sep. 2025
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The plan calls for it to be composed of Arab and international partners.—
Asher Kaufman,
The Conversation,
30 Sep. 2025
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Chabon’s novel, about two Jewish cousins who create a fantastically successful comic-book superhero named the Escapist, should make fine operatic material.—
Justin Davidson,
Vulture,
30 Sep. 2025
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In their absence, Chris Lee — who quickly became a fan favorite after he was introduced midway through Season 2 as Bobby’s cousin Randy — will continue to recur.—
Ryan Schwartz,
TVLine,
29 Sep. 2025
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Manes admired Bukele’s reformist zeal, former colleagues said.—
T. Christian Miller,
ProPublica,
30 Sep. 2025
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My colleague David Ferrara and I spoke with university officials, immigrant experts and a former UC international student to learn more about what's at stake when this particular number drops.—
Grace Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Sister.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sister. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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