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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
The most obvious omissions range from a whole sister named Janet to his musical mentor and producer Quincy Jones' entire personality.
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Rodney Carmichael, NPR, 3 June 2026
Even so, Adley says the two are sister restaurants.
—Colin Wrenn, Denver Post, 3 June 2026
Hirsheifer and her sisters Caryn Hirshleifer and Shelley Shapiro are together running the family business, which is based in Manhasset.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 3 June 2026
Applegate has also reportedly been instructed to stay clear of the 27-year-old Grammy Award winner‘s sister, Sarah, and her sister’s boyfriend.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 2 June 2026
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Rodney Carmichael, NPR, 3 June 2026
Even so, Adley says the two are sister restaurants.
—Colin Wrenn, Denver Post, 3 June 2026
Hirsheifer and her sisters Caryn Hirshleifer and Shelley Shapiro are together running the family business, which is based in Manhasset.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 3 June 2026
Applegate has also reportedly been instructed to stay clear of the 27-year-old Grammy Award winner‘s sister, Sarah, and her sister’s boyfriend.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 2 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sister
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In Hunting Matthew Nichols, two decades after her brother and his friend mysteriously disappeared, Tara Nichols, a documentary filmmaker, sets out to solve their missing persons case.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
4 June 2026
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Campbell, who is the older brother of state Attorney General Andrea Campbell, is on trial for a series charges, including rape, kidnapping, and taping women nude and without their consent.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
4 June 2026
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Like the nun Beate before her, Susanna seems destined, as punishment for her overwhelming ardor, to be walled into the convent.—
Caroline Lillian Schopp,
Artforum,
13 May 2026
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There was an assault on a nun in Jerusalem.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 May 2026
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Everyone in town knew about my mother but most of my friends and their parents had never met her.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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The options at Miraval Berkshires abound, with hundreds of seasonal and year-round possibilities that guests can choose to align with their own intentional journey, whether that is mental well-being, relaxation and fitness, or reconnection with friends and family.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
3 June 2026
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Undeterred, the siblings set off on a perilous journey, helped and hindered by both natural and supernatural elements along the way.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
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Mercury in Cancer, for instance, infuses more sensitivity to conversations, especially with siblings, neighbors, friends or people in your immediate environment.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 June 2026
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Hosted by global best-selling author, award-winning storyteller, former monk and Chief Purpose Officer of Calm Jay Shetty, On Purpose With Jay Shetty brings fascinating conversations with some of the most insightful people in the world, with the mission to help others find purpose.—
Frank Racioppi,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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The work draws on earlier sources, including the 7th-century text Records of the Western Regions, which documents the travels of the Buddhist monk Xuanzang during his 16-year journey to India in search of sacred texts.—
Frannie Comstock,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
26 May 2026
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First on the stand on Thursday was Mark Porter, who works as a forensic video analyst with the Tarrant County district attorney’s office, according to Star-Telegram media partner WFAA-TV.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 June 2026
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But don’t assume every potential dating partner is out to get you.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
6 June 2026
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Mom got in some distant cousin’s car within twenty minutes of arriving, which wasn’t surprising.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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Everyone talks about the flowers at the Hôtel des Bergues’ more famous Four Seasons cousin in Paris, the George V.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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In addition to his onscreen role, the jazz musician played guitar in the show's in-studio ensemble, led by musical director and colleague Johnny Costa.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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Unbeknownst to Anthony, the entire experience is staged, every colleague around him is performing a role, and each moment – whether in conference rooms or during downtime – has been meticulously orchestrated.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
2 June 2026
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“Sister.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sister. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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