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as in brothers
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 nuns
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 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.
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Recent Examples of sisters
The Chloe x Mother capsule evokes the swinging spirit of the 1960s, taking cues from the sisters’ favorite vintage finds and the on-screen stars who defined the decade.
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Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
After all, the sisters from from the royal house that ruled the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies in southern Italy, which included Naples, Sicily, and the southern Italian mainland until it was absorbed into the new Kingdom of Italy in 1861.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
One such example can be found in the Latin mythological text Fabulae, in which the sisters of Phaethon are transformed into poplar trees as punishment for yoking his chariot without their father’s permission.
—Ellen Walker, JSTOR Daily, 3 Sep. 2025
TriHealth confirmed the Adugna sisters worked at their hospital.
—Brenda Ordonez, Fox 19 Cincinnati, 3 Sep. 2025
One of Marron’s sisters hurried in to see what had happened.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Sep. 2025
Your sisters will too, soon enough.
—Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 3 Sep. 2025
The sisters were close enough in age and just young enough that there was a real friendship beneath the familial bond as well.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 2 Sep. 2025
Smith died at her home in Little Rock after a long illness, surrounded by family and friends, said her sisters, May and Julie Atkins.
—Bill Bowden, Arkansas Online, 30 Aug. 2025
Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
After all, the sisters from from the royal house that ruled the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies in southern Italy, which included Naples, Sicily, and the southern Italian mainland until it was absorbed into the new Kingdom of Italy in 1861.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
One such example can be found in the Latin mythological text Fabulae, in which the sisters of Phaethon are transformed into poplar trees as punishment for yoking his chariot without their father’s permission.
—Ellen Walker, JSTOR Daily, 3 Sep. 2025
TriHealth confirmed the Adugna sisters worked at their hospital.
—Brenda Ordonez, Fox 19 Cincinnati, 3 Sep. 2025
One of Marron’s sisters hurried in to see what had happened.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Sep. 2025
Your sisters will too, soon enough.
—Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 3 Sep. 2025
The sisters were close enough in age and just young enough that there was a real friendship beneath the familial bond as well.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 2 Sep. 2025
Smith died at her home in Little Rock after a long illness, surrounded by family and friends, said her sisters, May and Julie Atkins.
—Bill Bowden, Arkansas Online, 30 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sisters
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While the brothers aren't expected to cross paths, speculation continues over whether Harry will reunite with his father, King Charles.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Karen Garcia, 28, is a resident of Silver City and has been attending Silver City Fest with her four brothers for over five years.—
Alyssa N. Salcedo,
jsonline.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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At some point, a pair of politically active nuns started hanging out at the Nash home, eventually leaving their formal nun habits, cast off as part of their activism, at the house.—
Peter Larsen,
Oc Register,
22 Aug. 2025
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Helmed by friends Sarah Jackson, Emily Lilley, and Blaes Green, the store hosts 10 to 12 of them a month with genres ranging from graphic novels to cocktails.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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But all friends need to be honest with each other, to tell each other home truths when it’s needed, to confront those awkward moments without fear of the reaction.—
Steve Sedgwick,
CNBC,
9 Sep. 2025
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While Jane Austen is best known for skewering the vagaries of romantic love in her novels, there is another, equally complicated and meaningful type of relationship that runs through them, too — that of siblings.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
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Her 25-year-old daughter, who still works at Amazon on a day shift, has moved back into the home and is handling drop-offs for her three younger siblings.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
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Nolthenius and his colleagues had to rule out several other possibilities.—
Nola Taylor Tillman,
Space.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Even some of Barrett’s liberal colleagues have said the Constitution and the rule of law could be at risk.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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Delivered to a high standard by Thales’s international team, in close collaboration with industry partners, this achievement showcases the quality, openness, and technical expertise that have defined Thales’s approach to the Type 31 delivery – earning praise from the Royal Navy.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Sep. 2025
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Betting/odds, ticketing and streaming links in this article are provided by partners of The Athletic.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Young, impassioned volunteer Omar (Mataz Malhees) first answers the call from Rajab, who’s hiding from IDF soldiers in the wreckage of her car, surrounded by the dead bodies of her uncle, aunt and four cousins.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
3 Sep. 2025
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Unlike our billionaire rankings, this list includes family fortunes, including those shared among extended families such as that of Kwek Leng Beng and his cousins.—
Jane Ho,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The singer ended her acceptance speech with a message to the artists and peers present at the VMAs.—
Olivia Singh,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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But this season will be the first time in ages that Boumedienne, now 18, starts on a level playing field with his peers.—
Murat Ates,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Sisters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sisters. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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