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
Noun
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Once on campus, he’s drawn into the intense world of Black Greek life, where rival fraternities battle through stepping competitions that blend rhythm, tradition, and pride.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
16 Oct. 2025
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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.—
Ashley Luthern,
jsonline.com,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Miami philanthropists Trish and Dan Bell, who have given millions to different organizations across South Florida, are longtime supporters of the Foundation and are members of the Golden Angel Society, the Foundation’s premier giving group.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
12 Oct. 2025
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Indivisible is putting on No Kings with organizations including the ACLU, 50501, Planned Parenthood, the Sunrise Movement and various labor unions.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
12 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Perhaps some clubs buy a young player for a lot of money.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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More recently, the company has started developing luxury apartment complexes, under the Life Time Living brand, that are in close proximity to its athletic clubs.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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For Slingerland, drinking alcohol and getting drunk are important to human well-being and complex societies.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
15 Oct. 2025
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True, many societies before Britain had seen scientific breakthroughs and technological progress.—
NPR,
NPR,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Since drumming in a college band, the 64-year-old politician has remained a fan of groups like Black Sabbath and Iron Maiden.—
Hanako Montgomery,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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With a range of room categories, from a classic double room to a two-room apartment-style option, the hotel welcomes solo travelers, couples, and small groups (the largest accommodation can hold up to six adults).—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Sororities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sororities. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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