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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
Kathryn grew up spending summers there, camping and hiking with her father and sister.
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
Ferguson played Mitch Pritchett, Bowen, 55, played his on-screen sister Claire Dunphy, and O'Neill, 79, starred as the family patriarch, Jay Pritchett.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
The sisters came together for Daniel Roseberry’s Schiaparelli spring 2026 show, where Kendall closed and Kylie cheered her on from the front row.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 3 Oct. 2025
The Kylie Cosmetics founder and the singer sat in the front row in velvet mules while supporting her sister Kendall Jenner, who walked during the show.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2025
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
Ferguson played Mitch Pritchett, Bowen, 55, played his on-screen sister Claire Dunphy, and O'Neill, 79, starred as the family patriarch, Jay Pritchett.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
The sisters came together for Daniel Roseberry’s Schiaparelli spring 2026 show, where Kendall closed and Kylie cheered her on from the front row.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 3 Oct. 2025
The Kylie Cosmetics founder and the singer sat in the front row in velvet mules while supporting her sister Kendall Jenner, who walked during the show.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 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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Amusingly, the elderly nun’s vow of silence permits her only a chiding glance whenever unfiltered María Ángeles’ conversation turns salty.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
3 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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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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Premier Cru Pauillac Bordeaux, $2,850 The more modern and casual sibling of nearby Benjamin Steakhouse, Benjamin Prime doesn’t stray too far from tradition in décor or menu except for an infusion of seafood.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
2 Oct. 2025
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And then siblings fight, which affects nephews and nieces.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
2 Oct. 2025
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One of the first key players introduced is Dairon, a shadowy monk known as an Expositor voiced in the series by Ming-Na Wen (Mulan; The Mandalorian).—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
1 Oct. 2025
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The British monk Pelagius taught that humans could reach salvation unaided, by sheer moral effort.—
Shai Tubali,
Big Think,
30 Sep. 2025
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That’s a devastating blow because Pionk’s second-pair success is somewhat dependent on having Samberg as his partner.—
Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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The elections division launched an investigation and reached out to their partners, including the printer and authorized carrier.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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Nicole Kidman made a stunning appearance at the Chanel Runway Presentation for Paris Fashion Week for their Spring/Summer 2026 collection and was accompanied by her daughters, Sunday Rose, 17, and Faith Margaret, 14, and their cousin, Lucia Hawley.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
7 Oct. 2025
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The situation escalated when the cousin’s sister emailed his wife about the fun her sister had.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
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But a chat message from Washington to a colleague, released to KUOW and ProPublica last week through a public records request, spells out additional reasons for turning down Daugaard’s proposal.—
Ashley Hiruko,
ProPublica,
6 Oct. 2025
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At 10 Magazine’s 25-year celebration during London Fashion Week, the editor found a corner spot at Sael in Piccadilly and turned it into her throne as friends, colleagues and business partners came to pay their respects.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Footwear News,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Sister.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sister. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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