sororities

plural of sorority

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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
  • 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
  • Abbatiello allegedly expanded his cocaine sales beyond the fraternity house to other fraternities and students, according to the indictment.
    Janelle Griffith, PEOPLE, 20 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The decision quickly drew criticism from cattle industry organizations.
    Max Saltman, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Opportunities are delayed because organizations are debating whose numbers are correct rather than deciding what actions to take.
    Ashraf Altawashi, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 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
  • Trades would be allowed, and free agents would be clear to sign with their current clubs, but not new ones.
    Evan Drellich, New York Times, 28 Aug. 2026
  • For about 25 years, Morgan, 60, chipped away at success, performing consistently in comedy clubs, corporate events and fundraisers while raising three children.
    Erin Jensen, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Yet this situation has major implications for culture and societies.
    Billy J. Stratton, The Conversation, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Libraries, churches, labor movements, literary societies, and reading circles gave people reasons to read and communities in which to do so.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 19 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • El-Sayed dismissed a potential fundraising gap in the race, which could occur if donors were pushed towards Rogers or if outside groups like AIPAC intervened on Rogers’ behalf.
    Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Wednesday’s State Department announcement also traced the collective to leftist groups across Europe that posted materials about their attacks on rail and energy infrastructure.
    Hudson Crozier, The Washington Examiner, 26 Aug. 2026

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“Sororities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sororities. Accessed 29 Aug. 2026.

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