Synonyms of sisters

sisters

noun

plural of sister

1

as in brothers

a female connected with another person by a common parent

She plans to spend her birthday with her twin sister.

Related Words

• brothers
• siblings
• cousins
• relatives
• kinsmen
• stepbrothers
• relations
• stepsisters
• kinswomen
• families
• in-laws
• people
• tribes
• folk
• races
• clans
• houses
• blood
• kinfolks
• lineages
• kinsfolk
• stocks
• kissing cousins
• kindreds
• lines

Dissimilar Words

• nonrelatives

2

as in nuns

a member of a religious community of women

Many of the sisters in the convent participate in community outreach programs.

Related Words

• nuns
• monks
• novices
• abbesses
• priestesses
• friars
• religious
• mother superior
• deaconesses
• anchoresses
• clergywomen
• Reverend Mother
• bishops
• preachers
• conventuals
• deacons
• prioresses
• clerics
• votaries
• oblates
• clericals
• high priestesses
• mendicants
• clergymen
• archbishops
• monastics
• deans
• ecclesiastics
• clergypersons
• missionaries
• divines
• fathers
• prelates
• popes
• cloistresses
• abbots
• reverends
• pastors
• ministers
• presbyters
• dominies
• churchmen
• diocesans
• archpriests
• clerks
• high priests
• abbés
• rectors
• curés
• padres
• vicars
• monsignors
• confessors
• parsons
• chaplains
• shepherds
• sky pilots
• Holy Joes
• missioners
• curates
• revivalists
• evangelists
• missionizers

Dissimilar Words

• lay readers
• laymen
• laypeople
• lectors
• seculars

3

as in friends

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.

Related Words

• friends
• colleagues
• partners
• peers
• buddies
• associates
• acquaintances
• comrades
• pals
• confidants
• brothers
• chums
• compadres
• musketeers
• intimates
• confidantes
• amigos
• cronies
• familiars
• allies
• alter egos
• cohorts
• sports
• companions
• blood brothers
• supporters
• collaborators
• accomplices
• fellows
• mates
• confederates
• hearties
• benefactors
• abettors
• sympathizers
• pen pals
• hobnobbers
• main men
• well-wishers
• friendlies

Dissimilar Words

• competitors
• opponents
• rivals
• adversaries
• antagonists
• enemies
• foes
• archenemies
• nemeses

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of sisters

The sisters last attended Wimbledon together in 2024, when Princess Charlotte joined them in the Royal Box. — Charlie Carballo, USA Today, 8 July 2026

But soon Ludivine grew worried that her son was not developing as well as his two older sisters had. — Roxanne Khamsi, The Atlantic, 7 July 2026

Rampellini is survived by her mother, Patricia; sisters Anna and Christina; and her brother, Ralph, the Racing Form said. — Jim Barnes july 6, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 July 2026

His older sisters are frequently photographed out and about, but Louis—an aspiring actor—largely stays out of the spotlight. — Christopher Luu, InStyle, 5 July 2026

Preston also has brothers and sisters, as well as her own children, who may also be affected. — Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026

The sisters were initially supposed to play Thursday or Friday, and then the match was pushed back. — Adam Zagoria, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026

Their doubles withdrawal marks the end of Wimbledon for both sisters. — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 4 July 2026

The Broward establishment’s page also includes a picture of the owner outside posing with Aveiro, along with her other dining guests who included Ronaldo’s two older sisters Kátia, 48, and Elma, 47. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026