as in fraternities
a club of women especially at a U.S. college
She wanted to join the sorority because all of her friends were members.
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Recent Examples of sororities
But when rivalry between sororities escalates and a body is found, ambition, loyalty, and sisterhood collide with deadly consequences.
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Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 13 June 2026
According to the release, 200 members of historically Black fraternities and sororities will volunteer their time to distribute food to residents in need during the event.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2026
Mejia noted that private security is being coordinated by sororities for their facilities and that UCLA intends to continue working with the community to support safety along Hilgard Avenue and across campus.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
The Taylors plan to expand their label to include more university clothing, host events when the game day collection drops and do pop-ups at sororities.
—Kansas City Star, 6 May 2026
Partners have included Sage, PepsiCo, JPMorgan Chase and the Divine Nine, where the organization invested $250,000 across four sororities to support about 20 founders.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 1 Apr. 2026
Also, there were no formal sororities at the U of C at all until Alpha Omicron Pi came to campus in 1985.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
The Girl Scouts and sororities are constitutionally protected.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 8 Mar. 2026
Members wear the club's colors, purple and gold, with the pride and allegiance reminiscent of those in Black fraternities and sororities.
—Merlisa Lawrence Corbett, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 13 June 2026
According to the release, 200 members of historically Black fraternities and sororities will volunteer their time to distribute food to residents in need during the event.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2026
Mejia noted that private security is being coordinated by sororities for their facilities and that UCLA intends to continue working with the community to support safety along Hilgard Avenue and across campus.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
The Taylors plan to expand their label to include more university clothing, host events when the game day collection drops and do pop-ups at sororities.
—Kansas City Star, 6 May 2026
Partners have included Sage, PepsiCo, JPMorgan Chase and the Divine Nine, where the organization invested $250,000 across four sororities to support about 20 founders.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 1 Apr. 2026
Also, there were no formal sororities at the U of C at all until Alpha Omicron Pi came to campus in 1985.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
The Girl Scouts and sororities are constitutionally protected.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 8 Mar. 2026
Members wear the club's colors, purple and gold, with the pride and allegiance reminiscent of those in Black fraternities and sororities.
—Merlisa Lawrence Corbett, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sororities
Noun
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According to the release, 200 members of historically Black fraternities and sororities will volunteer their time to distribute food to residents in need during the event.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2026
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Some time after the group formed, Mellencamp signed on as the band’s second singer and performed with them at school dances, sock hops, fraternities, and battle of the bands competitions.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Eastern Pacific remains a key corridor for narcotics trafficking, with criminal organizations frequently using small vessels to move drugs toward North America.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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In May, drinks giants Carlsberg and Diageo were among 40 organizations that signed a declaration of intent to scale regenerative agriculture across their supply chains, through a program developed by the Sustainable Agriculture Initiative platform.—
Jasmin Sykes,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
Noun
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The most recognizable are Semana Santa, or Holy Week, processions during the final week of Lent where brotherhoods and robed penitents parade ornate statues of Christ and the Virgin Mary through cities, towns and villages alongside marching bands.—
Nicole Winfield,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
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The most recognizable are Holy Week processions during the final week of Lent where brotherhoods and robed penitents parade ornate statues of Christ and the Virgin Mary through cities, towns and villages alongside marching bands.—
Nicole Winfield,
Chicago Tribune,
7 June 2026
Noun
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Signed for a five month stint, Schell, after graduation, began playing other clubs in the area, including North Beach’s Hungry I, Bimbo’s 365 Club and Fack’s 11 Jazz Club.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
12 June 2026
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Other Carnival facilities like hot tubs, fitness centers, the Serenity Adult-Only Retreat and kids' clubs are included, too.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
Noun
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One of the societies most affected was the Minoan civilization, based on Crete.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
15 June 2026
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For centuries, societies have been built on religion.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
Noun
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Instead, groups gather on comfortable furniture and chat while sipping cocktails and dealing playing cards.—
Audrey Pachuta,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
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Break large groups into smaller groups.—
Belonging Forum,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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“Sororities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sororities. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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