sororities

plural of sorority

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of sororities And more than 90 organizations, including unions, Black fraternities and sororities and voting rights groups, have signed on as official partners. Tia Mitchell, AJC.com, 25 Aug. 2026 In a previous statement, the fraternity — which is 115 years old and is part of the Divine Nine, a group of nine historically Black fraternities and sororities — said the three men accused were not active or financial members of the fraternity. Ana Claudia Chacin, Miami Herald, 10 Aug. 2026 And in perhaps the most anticipated pre-match event, five historically Black fraternities and sororities captivated fans with their signature stroll performances in the Current Landing Town Square. Pj Green july 30, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026 Fraternity members at Stanford, and other schools that adopt CFBPA fraternities, aren’t required to pay any dues—in contrast to many fraternities and sororities. Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 27 July 2026 Members of five historically Black fraternities and sororities will be able to request Michigan license plates featuring their organization's logo. Paula Wethington, CBS News, 19 June 2026 Details about this year’s parade had not been shared as of Tuesday, but the 2025 parade was themed for Mardi Gras and featured local schools, drill teams, fraternities and sororities and other localgroups. Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 17 June 2026 But when rivalry between sororities escalates and a body is found, ambition, loyalty, and sisterhood collide with deadly consequences. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sororities
Noun
  • Instead of traditional television advertising, the campaign will convene local civic groups and houses of worship, as well as fraternities and sororities.
    Matt Brown, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026
  • The investigation centers on two fraternities, Sigma Chi and Delta Upsilon.
    Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 2 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Aid organizations say the figure is an undercount, and the true number could be many times higher.
    ABC News, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026
  • On Tuesday, six MARTA stations hosted nonpartisan organizations to help people get registered to vote on National Voter Registration Day.
    Emily McLeod, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
  • Run clubs are also increasingly functioning as places for friendship and community rather than being centered only on exercise.
    Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Artists playing larger clubs nearby would stop in after their gigs.
    Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 17 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • In that sense, these figures are best viewed not as perfectly precise scores, but as reminders of how quickly forces of nature can overwhelm entire societies.
    Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 6 Sep. 2026
  • In my time — and even today in conservative societies — this is very strictly regulated for children.
    David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • For groups of six to 10, the library offers a private dining space that can be booked ahead.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026
  • The $177 billion finding represents nearly 10% of federal discretionary spending, the groups said.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 17 Sep. 2026

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“Sororities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sororities. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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