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
Her caricature-like depictions of blonde bombshells and sorority girls poke fun at the demeaning stereotypes and labels ascribed to women.
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Jessica Ourisman, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
The college campus pixie dust carried through to a top-notch step show performed by some HBCU (Historically Black College and University) fraternities and sororities.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 4 Apr. 2025
Fraternity halls are at full capacity, while sorority halls are 99% occupied.
—Kate Marijolovic, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Apr. 2025
The sorority reference brings to mind her role as the good-hearted Shelley Darlingson in The House Bunny.
—Jessica Ourisman, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
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Jessica Ourisman, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
The college campus pixie dust carried through to a top-notch step show performed by some HBCU (Historically Black College and University) fraternities and sororities.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 4 Apr. 2025
Fraternity halls are at full capacity, while sorority halls are 99% occupied.
—Kate Marijolovic, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Apr. 2025
The sorority reference brings to mind her role as the good-hearted Shelley Darlingson in The House Bunny.
—Jessica Ourisman, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sorority
Noun
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Mason Greve, of Valparaiso, commuted for his first three years and lived in a fraternity house his final year.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2025
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Worn by graduating seniors, athletes, and fraternity members, varsity jackets have long been a fashionable choice for bold expression on campus.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Kids Quilt Kamp is funded through donations to Calico Cut-Ups Quilt Guild, a 501-C3 non-profit organization.—
Deb Harvell,
Arkansas Online,
11 May 2025
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At the end of April, the organization announced a new $5.5 billion Simaisma development of a luxury golf resort north of Doha.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 May 2025
Noun
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With that in mind, potential free agents like Sané or Tah would have usually announced their new club as soon as possible.—
Manuel Veth,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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Chris Wood should be looking to get his club on the board early.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 May 2025
Noun
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That sense of brotherhood and trust extended to the bond between Cole and Liu.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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The creativity the brothers bring from four decades of producing concerts and exploring design around the world while touring has injected a fresh perspective to HGTV, while their brotherhood has endeared them to viewers.—
Leena Tailor,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The hardest part was being an Afro man in a society where our race is not predominant.—
Richard Villegas,
Rolling Stone,
16 May 2025
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The thriller examines themes of identity, tradition, and authenticity in a society balancing past and present influences.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 May 2025
Noun
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Fetterman voted for several of President Donald Trump’s nominees, like Attorney General Pam Bondi, and has been a fervent supporter of Israel in its war in Gaza against the terrorist group Hamas.—
Joe Battenfeld,
Boston Herald,
11 May 2025
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If there is space, the group may welcome back a few former students with an alternate project.—
Deb Harvell,
Arkansas Online,
11 May 2025
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“Sorority.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sorority. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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