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
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
That same year, a video posted by Essence captured Zahara introducing herself without Pitt in her last name during an event for her sorority at Spelman College.
—Liza Esquibias, USA Today, 29 May 2026
Waldorf had gone to the same college, four years behind, and joined the same sorority, known as a social club, at Ouachita Baptist University.
—Kavitha Surana, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
Waldorf had gone to the same college, four years behind, and joined the same sorority, known as a social club, at Ouachita Baptist University.
—Kavitha Surana, ProPublica, 26 May 2026
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Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
That same year, a video posted by Essence captured Zahara introducing herself without Pitt in her last name during an event for her sorority at Spelman College.
—Liza Esquibias, USA Today, 29 May 2026
Waldorf had gone to the same college, four years behind, and joined the same sorority, known as a social club, at Ouachita Baptist University.
—Kavitha Surana, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
Waldorf had gone to the same college, four years behind, and joined the same sorority, known as a social club, at Ouachita Baptist University.
—Kavitha Surana, ProPublica, 26 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sorority
Noun
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Each generation inherits the task of shaping its own era, of guiding history to become a place where the dignity of every person is safeguarded, justice is promoted and fraternity is made possible.—
Pope Leo XIV,
Boston Herald,
9 June 2026
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Others in the football fraternity reached out, Evans said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 June 2026
Noun
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In the second quarter just now, the Madison Square Garden video board ran a video segment thanking the NYPD, when earlier today, the two organizations appeared to be at odds over the watch party outside the arena, which is not happening tonight.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
11 June 2026
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For veteran players like Megna, Keaton Middleton and Jacob MacDonald, this was 5-6 years of service with this organization in the making.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
11 June 2026
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The village of Juaben is home to the Aston Villa supporters’ group The Ghana Lions, with their fandom tracing back to a love of the club’s former Republic of Ireland international defender Paul McGrath.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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Today, American players are starring for some of Europe's biggest clubs, competing in the Champions League and exploring opportunities that would have been unimaginable during Donovan's playing days.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
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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.—
Nicole Winfield,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
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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.—
Nicole Winfield,
Chicago Tribune,
7 June 2026
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The name originated after apartheid ended in the 1990s and was rebranded as Bafana to reflect the integrated society.—
Amna Subhan,
AJC.com,
9 June 2026
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His arrest came during a years-long crackdown on civil society and dissent, which began following mass protests in 2018 that the government violently repressed.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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The Americans will face Australia in the second of three group-stage games next Friday in Seattle, where a draw will all but guarantee them a spot in the round of 32, something Pulisic said should be just the first objective for this team.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2026
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The Swiss won four matches and drew twice in their European group to breeze to North America.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
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“Sorority.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sorority. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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