as in fraternity
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 sorority
After a serial killer attacks a Florida State University sorority house leaving multiple sisters dead, the stakes have never been higher.
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Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2026
Guthrie went back to her alma mater The University of Arizona, greeting its president Suresh Garimella in one spoof and meeting sorority sisters at her own Pi Beta Phi in another skit.
—Chris Kenning, USA Today, 4 Feb. 2026
Taking place during the Christmas season, the film centers on a group of sorority sisters who are tormented by persistent, disturbing phone calls.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Jan. 2026
This wouldn't have happened without the support of my sorority sisters, from the accountant and attorneys to the producers.
—Janine Rubenstein, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
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Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2026
Guthrie went back to her alma mater The University of Arizona, greeting its president Suresh Garimella in one spoof and meeting sorority sisters at her own Pi Beta Phi in another skit.
—Chris Kenning, USA Today, 4 Feb. 2026
Taking place during the Christmas season, the film centers on a group of sorority sisters who are tormented by persistent, disturbing phone calls.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Jan. 2026
This wouldn't have happened without the support of my sorority sisters, from the accountant and attorneys to the producers.
—Janine Rubenstein, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sorority
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This included heading to fraternity row at the University of Arizona during rush week while in character with a fellow actor.—
Joseph Serna,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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What begins as a gesture of Franco-American fraternity evolves into the intimate story of an unlikely friendship between two men united by ideals and tested by doubt.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
20 Feb. 2026
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Fonseca was convicted of participation in a criminal organization and sentenced to nine years.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Feb. 2026
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Pew is an independent nongovernmental organization and public charity that gathers data on environmental conservation, public health, state and federal policy, and economic security.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
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Tuesday’s victory kept them in contention for the exclusive 40/20 club — 40 wins before their 20th loss — a benchmark all but three NBA champions since 1980 have cleared.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
25 Feb. 2026
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Groceries and warehouse clubs like Sam’s and Costco do flawlessly what many of us struggle to do at home — roast a whole chicken to golden-brown perfection on a rotating spit so that every morsel is cooked evenly and deliciously tender.—
Gretchen McKay,
Twin Cities,
25 Feb. 2026
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White Claw’s sense of brotherhood is replaced by a struggle for power, money and prominence.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
17 Feb. 2026
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That feeling of brotherhood, respect, and community is badly needed now, as the world is fractured by military conflicts, political polemic, and a weakening of the social fabric that knits diverse cultures and views together.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
6 Feb. 2026
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The Presidential Medal of Freedom has previously been awarded to politicians, religious leaders, artists, fashion designers and others who have made significant contributions to American society.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
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But until this probable turmoil suddenly erupts to the surface of Russia’s closed society, a collapse still remains a Western hope, rather than a strategy.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
24 Feb. 2026
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Penge was in the last group Thursday and was on the 10th hole when play was suspended because of darkness.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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In terms of broader wellness offerings, the property has complimentary bikes for cruising around the neighborhood, group meditation and sound bath sessions, morning yoga, and Sunday hikes to Tahquitz Canyon.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Sorority.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sorority. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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