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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
Even supplements such as Nutrafol contain biotin which can elevate hormone levels, so the sisters are careful and consult with their physicians.
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Laura Trujillo,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
Zeenat’s mother was a respected woman in her clan; both of Zeenat’s sisters had married into a Syed family, and her brother worked for the village head and had authority enough to report directly to the local landlord.
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Literary Hub,
30 June 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.
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Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
Aniya and her sisters grew up in Georgia Aniya, Angel, Ava and Asia spent their childhood in Tyrone.
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Emma Banks,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
Though they're occasionally photographed at fashion shows and events, the sisters seemingly maintain a high level of control over their image.
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Britt Hayes,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 June 2026
Venus is also scheduled to team with Serena in doubles at Wimbledon, giving the tournament another Williams sisters moment after years of uncertainty over whether fans would ever see that again.
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Dan Zaksheske,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
Williams sisters were trailblazers in the multi-hyphenate career.
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Merlisa Lawrence Corbett,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
The artist who makes flamingos Fatma Paja, 28, lives in Tirana and runs a creative studio with her two sisters.
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Zana Cimili,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
Laura Trujillo,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
Zeenat’s mother was a respected woman in her clan; both of Zeenat’s sisters had married into a Syed family, and her brother worked for the village head and had authority enough to report directly to the local landlord.
—
Literary Hub,
30 June 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
Aniya and her sisters grew up in Georgia Aniya, Angel, Ava and Asia spent their childhood in Tyrone.
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Emma Banks,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
Though they're occasionally photographed at fashion shows and events, the sisters seemingly maintain a high level of control over their image.
—
Britt Hayes,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 June 2026
Venus is also scheduled to team with Serena in doubles at Wimbledon, giving the tournament another Williams sisters moment after years of uncertainty over whether fans would ever see that again.
—
Dan Zaksheske,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
Williams sisters were trailblazers in the multi-hyphenate career.
—
Merlisa Lawrence Corbett,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
The artist who makes flamingos Fatma Paja, 28, lives in Tirana and runs a creative studio with her two sisters.
—
Zana Cimili,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sisters
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The brothers were born in India and raised in Australia, where Johnny enjoyed a brief career as a semi professional cricket player.
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While future modeling gigs are up in the air, the brothers said that their priority is pursuing music.
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One of the nuns was allegedly killed by a demon appearing as a nun, and the other died by suicide to avoid being possessed by the evil force.
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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.
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Along with the cooling centers, pools and splash pads will also be available, and well-being checks for friends and loved ones are available through 311.
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After Kinney's death was announced, friends, family members and local community members shared tributes to her on social media.
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Two years into what was intended to be a seven-year apprenticeship, Walton quit and followed his siblings south.
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In most states, this type of debt belongs to the person who incurred it, not to their children, siblings or other relatives.
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Two monks sustained serious injuries, and one monk lost part of his leg as a result of the crash.
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The incident sparked a one-game suspension for Thomas and another discourse about the treatment Clark has received from her WNBA colleagues in the floor.
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As weather conditions deteriorated near the summit, three climbers turned back, while Morup and two colleagues continued their ascent.
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Jacinto found out the truth about his work after becoming suspicious of some of the girls who would accompany his cousins to their home.
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Love, 85, co-founded the Beach Boys in 1961 with cousins Brian, Dennis and Carl Wilson, and friend Al Jardine.
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Be patient with kids and romantic partners, because squabbles might arise.
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Its story resonated deeply with Catherine Blanc-Maurizi, producer at Offshore, who brought the project to the aforementioned partners and also got co-directors Maud Garnier and Marc Robinet on board.
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“Sisters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sisters. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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