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
Members of five historically Black fraternities and sororities will be able to request Michigan license plates featuring their organization's logo.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
1 Apr. 2026
The Girl Scouts and sororities are constitutionally protected.
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Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
8 Mar. 2026
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
1 Apr. 2026
The Girl Scouts and sororities are constitutionally protected.
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Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
8 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sororities
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Members of five historically Black fraternities and sororities will be able to request Michigan license plates featuring their organization's logo.
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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.
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Two legal aid organizations filed the lawsuit Thursday, calling for answers from the government over the policies and changes related to DACA renewal requests, including data on current average processing times, renewals and the length of time to process them.
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Various organizations and even civilian volunteers have also joined rescue efforts.
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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.
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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.
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Located on a stunning Mexican beach, this all-inclusive resort caters to all ages with flexible meal plans, kids and teens clubs, water sports gear, tennis courts, nightly entertainment, and multiple pools.
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But one witness, wounded in the shooting, told police that the groups including Payton, Turner, Harris, the Martins and Joshua Hoye-Lucchessi, who was also killed in the shooting, weren’t dressed for the clubs, but for trouble, in hooded sweatshirts.
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Studies show that living in industrialized societies has taken a toll on our gut health.
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Those candidates who reach that threshold of support would then have to receive the backing of 5% of local constituency parties, or at least three party affiliates — groups such as trade unions and cooperative societies.
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Accommodations range from traditional hotel rooms to six-bedroom houses, ideal for larger groups.
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At the same time, progressive and labor groups that often find themselves at odds with the Chamber are avoiding jumping to conclusions, saying the move speaks more to the group’s quest for relevance than Becerra’s politics.
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“Sororities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sororities. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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