sorority

noun

Definition of sororitynext
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 Alpha Phi sorority at Miami University in Ohio gathered to write dozens of cards. — Heidi Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026 Reese Witherspoon has a lot of love for on-screen sorority sister Alanna Ubach. — Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 16 July 2026 Kendra Scott, for example, made sense because our customers were already cross-shopping us on RushTok [the TikTok viral trend where college students document their sorority recruitment]. — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 9 July 2026 Elle Woods, the headstrong sorority girl turned Harvard Law student played by Reese Witherspoon in the 2001 film, charms her way into the Ivy League law school through relentless studying and an out-of-the-box admissions video essay. — Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for sorority
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sorority
  1. fraternity
  2. organization
  3. club
  4. brotherhood
  5. society
  6. group
Noun
  • 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
  • According to the arrest warrants, the two victims were told to go to two different locations as part of Kappa Alpha Psi’s alumni chapter membership process where they would be tested on fraternity history.
    — Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026
Definition of fraternity
Noun
  • A little organization will help your mind stay quick without turning your body into the filing cabinet.
    — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The organization does not tolerate any actions that directly contradict the values and policies of the Fraternity and holds strict rulings against members and chapters that violate Fraternity expectations and the law.
    — Abby Dodge, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of organization
Noun
  • Whether Castillo and Gausman can return to form and help their respective clubs get deep into October will be a primary storyline here the rest of the year.
    — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Yes—there’s a kids club with a ping-pong table, foosball, and arts and crafts at the sister property.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of club
Noun
  • Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns had no shortage of Shield callbacks, but all of them landed amid a 12-year story of brotherhood, betrayal and bitterness.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The Curaçaoan legend is the eighth Hall of Famer from the hallowed 1990s Atlanta Braves brotherhood.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of brotherhood
Noun
  • Persistent heatwaves are not only driving up the cost of keeping society running and disrupting companies' production and operations, but are also putting pressure on European economic growth.
    — , CNBC, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Bella DePaulo, a former University of Virginia professor who has authored books on single living, said society has changed since the regulation was established, with more people getting married later or not marrying at all.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of society
Noun
  • According to Illinois State Board of Elections records, the law group contributed $15,000 to Benton’s campaign in 2024 before his reelection that November.
    — Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Armed groups, known as bandits in Nigeria, regularly carry out raids and kidnappings for ransom in the northwest and north-central parts of the country.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of group

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