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
Taking place during the Christmas season, the film centers on a group of sorority sisters who are tormented by persistent, disturbing phone calls.
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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
Viewers get a glimpse into college life in the South, the history of Black marching bands, and Black fraternities and sororities.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 27 Jan. 2026
Beyond Mboko, Jović explained that there is a sorority comprising the up-and-coming WTA players.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 25 Jan. 2026
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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
Viewers get a glimpse into college life in the South, the history of Black marching bands, and Black fraternities and sororities.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 27 Jan. 2026
Beyond Mboko, Jović explained that there is a sorority comprising the up-and-coming WTA players.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 25 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sorority
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Fraternity initiation ends in tragedy Several fraternity members at Northern Arizona University were arrested for hazing in the death of a student following a rush event.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
3 Feb. 2026
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Members of an Arizona fraternity allegedly instructed pledges to drink from large bottles of vodka the night before a Northern Arizona University student was pronounced dead, court documents say.—
Lindsay Good,
NBC news,
3 Feb. 2026
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After Bill Belichick left the organization following the 2023 season, one of Vrabel’s old teammates – Jerod Mayo – became the Patriots’ new head coach and then suffered a difficult first season in charge, going 3-14.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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Ali Raziana, commander of the Northern Gaza Brigade of the Islamic Jihad terrorist organization was also killed, according to the IDF.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Last September, managing director Robbie Evans said every penny of the club’s profit and sustainability (PSR) allowance had been spent.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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From enormous ocean liners complete with mini-amusement parks, kids’ clubs, casinos, comedy clubs, and upscale lounges, to small river cruises with a focus on culture and off-board excursions that show off local flavors, there are so many options for travelers today.—
Stacey Lastoe,
Southern Living,
3 Feb. 2026
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For two centuries, college fraternities have fostered brotherhood and promoted the personal growth of young men.—
Anthony V. Mack,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 Feb. 2026
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There is a kind of brotherhood forged between people who work in the shadow world.—
Max Gao,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Feb. 2026
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Media pressure, regulatory harassment of civil society, politicized law enforcement, and the fusion of nationalism with cultural identity have narrowed dissent and reshaped institutional behavior.—
Alejandro Reyes,
Washington Post,
3 Feb. 2026
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Many households of color are at a disadvantage Homeownership is unequal throughout American society.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
3 Feb. 2026
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Officers learned that a group known to each other got into an altercation resulting from an ongoing dispute, the police said.—
Jack Perry,
The Providence Journal,
7 Feb. 2026
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Al Hilal impressed at the Club World Cup, drawing 1-1 with Madrid while going unbeaten in the group stage and then knocking out Manchester City 4-3 in the round of 16.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Sorority.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sorority. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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