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Recent Examples of sisterly
In the comments, viewers posted with their own takes on sisterly dynamics.
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Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
Their sisterly bond grows with an unexpected force.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 6 June 2025
None of these spring explorations of sisterly deceit and self-deception has been able to surpass Apple TV+’s Bad Sisters as the recent genre peak.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 28 May 2025
Cue another fight about everything and nothing, as is the sisterly way.
—Caroline Framke, Vulture, 22 May 2025
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Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
Their sisterly bond grows with an unexpected force.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 6 June 2025
None of these spring explorations of sisterly deceit and self-deception has been able to surpass Apple TV+’s Bad Sisters as the recent genre peak.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 28 May 2025
Cue another fight about everything and nothing, as is the sisterly way.
—Caroline Framke, Vulture, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sisterly
Adjective
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The characters feel connected by strings and a cohesive group doesn’t seem to exist outside of familial lines.—
Zach Dennis,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Aug. 2025
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The award-winning actor is back, this time with son Ronan Day-Lewis, for a gripping familial drama.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The hair band, the trademark low socks, the mesmerising dribbling ability, the caring brotherly nature, the off-the-pitch antics — Jack the lad, literally.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
13 Aug. 2025
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Although producers may not have necessarily been looking for a brotherly love reward stay at the mansion.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Businesses that can offer video gaming include table service restaurants that serve complete meals, fraternal organizations, establishments for military veterans, and truck stops, as designated under state law.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Aug. 2025
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The Knights of Columbus is a lay family fraternal organization.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Sisterly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sisterly. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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