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
Only netting 32 points through the initial two quarters rendered the game essentially over prior to the halftime dance-off between some fraternities and sororities of historically black universities.
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Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 22 Jan. 2026
The parade features bands, floats, drill teams, colleges and universities, fraternities, sororities and churches along with peace and youth organizations.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Jan. 2026
Lately, teenagers from the Northeast are opting to head to the South for college, where tuition is cheaper and sororities are the ultimate social club.
—Annie Joy Williams, The Atlantic, 4 Jan. 2026
Volunteers assisting the shoppers came from churches, sororities, fraternities, city commissioners, a county commissioner, and businesses like CBS News Miami.
—Larry Seward, CBS News, 13 Dec. 2025
Each school will get an allotment of tickets for the weekend, with local community groups like the Boys & Girls Clubs, fraternities and sororities receiving invitations to attend.
—David Aldridge, New York Times, 3 Dec. 2025
The flood of students on Mill Avenue intensified after ASU banned alcohol from fraternities and sororities on campus in 2006.
—Lauren De Young, AZCentral.com, 1 Dec. 2025
Earle recently surprised students in sororities at University of Texas at Austin, following the announcement of the Alix Earle paid internship at Poppi.
—Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 25 Nov. 2025
Aside from Black fraternities and sororities, Black student unions were among the first ethnic student organizations at colleges to be established.
—Antar A. Tichavakunda, The Conversation, 18 Nov. 2025
Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 22 Jan. 2026
The parade features bands, floats, drill teams, colleges and universities, fraternities, sororities and churches along with peace and youth organizations.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Jan. 2026
Lately, teenagers from the Northeast are opting to head to the South for college, where tuition is cheaper and sororities are the ultimate social club.
—Annie Joy Williams, The Atlantic, 4 Jan. 2026
Volunteers assisting the shoppers came from churches, sororities, fraternities, city commissioners, a county commissioner, and businesses like CBS News Miami.
—Larry Seward, CBS News, 13 Dec. 2025
Each school will get an allotment of tickets for the weekend, with local community groups like the Boys & Girls Clubs, fraternities and sororities receiving invitations to attend.
—David Aldridge, New York Times, 3 Dec. 2025
The flood of students on Mill Avenue intensified after ASU banned alcohol from fraternities and sororities on campus in 2006.
—Lauren De Young, AZCentral.com, 1 Dec. 2025
Earle recently surprised students in sororities at University of Texas at Austin, following the announcement of the Alix Earle paid internship at Poppi.
—Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 25 Nov. 2025
Aside from Black fraternities and sororities, Black student unions were among the first ethnic student organizations at colleges to be established.
—Antar A. Tichavakunda, The Conversation, 18 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sororities
Noun
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There are terrible examples—fraternities with hazing—but also good ones.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
27 Jan. 2026
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Viewers get a glimpse into college life in the South, the history of Black marching bands, and Black fraternities and sororities.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Parents,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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People don’t just want to belong to organizations.—
William Arruda,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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The parade features bands, floats, drill teams, colleges and universities, fraternities, sororities and churches along with peace and youth organizations.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Jan. 2026
Noun
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At Walmart, the chain has been preparing stores and clubs to help ensure our communities have access to essential items like blankets, batteries, and other cold-weather necessities, said Mark Rickel, spokesperson for the company.—
Brian Womack,
Dallas Morning News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Unsurprisingly, the continent’s top clubs are already well aware of Onstein to the point that seven-time Champions League winner AC Milan has registered its interest in signing him.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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This loss of intellectual capital, cultural wisdom and the leadership necessary to drive innovation and institutional resilience has cumulative impacts on institutions and broader societies.—
Jallicia Jolly,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Those who master its dynamics, adapt to its demands, and unlock its resources gain power within their societies.—
Walter Russell Mead,
The Atlantic,
24 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Enjoy schmoozing with friends and groups.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
24 Jan. 2026
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Visitors to K’gari are warned to stay at least 20 meters from the animals, travel in groups, and keep children within arm’s reach.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
24 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Sororities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sororities. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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