sisterhood

noun

Definition of sisterhoodnext
as in organization

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Recent Examples of sisterhood Go beyond the headlines, the fiery scandals, explosive creative clashes, and heartbreaking tragedies to experience the powerful story of unbreakable sisterhood, defiance, triumph, and enduring love. — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 26 June 2026 Given Australian director Gillespie’s history with films about spirited, rule-breaking women, like I, Tonya and Cruella, the failure to find emotional depth in the sisterhood of Kara and Ruthye is notable. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 24 June 2026 The play, intentionally devoid of physical male characters, focuses on women's stories, sisterhood, and reclaiming one's life. — Dominique Fluker, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026 Deutch says she was especially drawn to Voicemails for Isabelle not just for the romantic love story, but for its moving themes of enduring sisterhood. — Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for sisterhood
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sisterhood
  1. organization
  2. sorority
  3. fraternity
  4. college
  5. brotherhood
  6. society
  7. association
  8. guild
Noun
  • By balancing strict fiscal management with an aggressive plan to diversify support and expand with new donors, the organization aims to ensure long-term stability while continuing to deliver high-quality artistic programming to Charlotte.
    — Catherine Muccigrosso July 24, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026
  • Here’s where things stand, based on conversations with members of the organization and other league sources.
    — Zack Meisel, New York Times, 24 July 2026
Definition of organization
Noun
  • Emily questions such disregard for men, but eventually accepts it as part of the pact to prioritize herself and her newfound sorority.
    — Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 20 July 2026
  • Alpha Phi sorority at Miami University in Ohio gathered to write dozens of cards.
    — Heidi Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026
Definition of sorority
Noun
  • The fraternity is launching a national week of action aimed at raising awareness about Andrade’s case, including phonebanks and a GoFundMe for his legal expenses, according to an Instagram post.
    — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 July 2026
  • The suit named the fraternity, as well as several individual fraternity members, as defendants.
    — Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 15 July 2026
Definition of fraternity
Noun
  • Called the Georgia Power 100, these players are chosen primarily on their high school production track record, though college potential is considered.
    — Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 20 July 2026
  • Gold is in his 13th year with the Cardinals and in his second as director of college scouting.
    — Doug Haller, New York Times, 20 July 2026
Definition of college
Noun
  • Not all has been blissful brotherhood, though, especially on social media.
    — the Monitor’s Editorial Board, Christian Science Monitor, 16 July 2026
  • Another one of their friends, also gone, recruited a lifetime ago by Iran Air into a brotherhood that lasted the rest of their lives.
    — Mahsa Alimardani, Time, 6 July 2026
Definition of brotherhood
Noun
  • Across society, loneliness and social isolation continue to rise.
    — Belonging Forum, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • Rose is a helper, an idealist desperate for a better world, which for her means decarbonizing the economy by building a better society in the process.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 21 July 2026
Definition of society
Noun
  • When that proved unsustainable, the association hired a landscaping company.
    — Josh Bergeron, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026
  • On July 14, council member Meredith Stead pointed to two neighborhood associations in her district — one in favor of the designation, the other strongly opposed.
    — Mark Dee July 24, Idaho Statesman, 24 July 2026
Definition of association
Noun
  • Most similarly to this year’s plan, the TV Academy attempted to move seven categories to the Creative Arts Emmys in 2005, until the guilds balked.
    — Michael Schneider, Variety, 17 July 2026
  • Both guilds, as well as SAG, traditionally have had contractual agreements with the Academy to waive any residual fees for use of clips on the Emmy show.
    — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 17 July 2026
Definition of guild

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