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
The race has continued to grow each year, with participation from survivor support groups, advocates, the Milwaukee Police Department, local sororities and fraternities, and more.
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Ashley Luthern, jsonline.com, 4 Oct. 2025
Those traditions include our sororities and quite often span generations.
—Essence, 3 Oct. 2025
Natalie Zutter recommends some spooky season SFF featuring cannibal sororities, butterfly girl gangs, and more!
—Literary Hub, 1 Oct. 2025
However, others were quick to point out that Izzy's unfiltered online presence might be a deterrent for sororities looking for a member.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
Zeta is one of the nation's largest historically Black sororities.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 11 Sep. 2025
Organizers had OK’d this, along with the participation of community groups including sororities and fraternities, Osbern previously said.
—Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 2 Sep. 2025
With the help of rush coaches Bill Alverson and Brandis Bradley, the moms on the show encourage their daughters to show sororities their best selves.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Numerous other fraternities and a handful of sororities have received probation and warnings for hazing in the period from 2018 through the spring 2025 semester.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 24 Aug. 2025
Ashley Luthern, jsonline.com, 4 Oct. 2025
Those traditions include our sororities and quite often span generations.
—Essence, 3 Oct. 2025
Natalie Zutter recommends some spooky season SFF featuring cannibal sororities, butterfly girl gangs, and more!
—Literary Hub, 1 Oct. 2025
However, others were quick to point out that Izzy's unfiltered online presence might be a deterrent for sororities looking for a member.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
Zeta is one of the nation's largest historically Black sororities.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 11 Sep. 2025
Organizers had OK’d this, along with the participation of community groups including sororities and fraternities, Osbern previously said.
—Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 2 Sep. 2025
With the help of rush coaches Bill Alverson and Brandis Bradley, the moms on the show encourage their daughters to show sororities their best selves.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Numerous other fraternities and a handful of sororities have received probation and warnings for hazing in the period from 2018 through the spring 2025 semester.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 24 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sororities
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Before the game, a pair of fraternities flew anti-Napier banners in front of their houses.—
Matt Baker,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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Banners wave from fraternities in Gainesville requesting Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin, and Franklin could be another option.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
19 Oct. 2025
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Because of the skills that neurodiverse individuals can bring to the workplace — hyperfocus, creativity, empathy and niche expertise, just to name a few — some research suggests that organizations prioritizing inclusivity in this space generate nearly one-fifth higher revenue.—
Rachel Curry,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
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Roughly one-third of that came from online donations –- made either on a third-party online fundraising platform or through nonprofit organizations’ websites, which themselves may be powered by a third-party platform’s fundraising software.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Limousines full of fashionable people would pull up to clubs called The Carousel, The Playpen, and The Pussycat Lounge.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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Best nightlife in Cincinnati Here's a list of the best bars and clubs in Cincinnati, per Travel + Leisure, including Ghost Baby, which was named one of the best bars in the country for 2025 by USA TODAY.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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In fact, Pittsburgh’s Black community boasted a symphony orchestra, a mandolin string quartet, an orphanage, and a long list of literary societies and fraternal organizations.—
Equal Justice Initiative,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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The more fragile our societies become, the slower the transition away from fossil fuels.—
Natalie Unterstell,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Officials believe the two groups were part of a single network, some planning domestic attacks and others seeking to join ISIS abroad.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Eight teams will advance to the single-elimination knockout round – the winner of each of the six groups and two wild cards (the team from each conference with the best record in group play that finished second in its group).—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Sororities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sororities. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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