STEPSISTER Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

stepsister

noun

Definition of stepsister

as in stepbrother

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nonrelative

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Recent Examples of stepsister The exact cause of death has not been determined, according to his stepsister Wendy Leitzer. — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 7 July 2026 Graphix, June 2 Recommended for ages 9-12 Longtime stepsisters Kenzie and Quinn are closer than close—but with their parents considering divorce, the girls face the awful possibility of being separated. — Literary Hub, 1 June 2026 The 16-year-old boy accused of killing his stepsister on a cruise is allowed to stay out of jail with certain restrictions, a federal judge in Florida ruled. — Doug Lantz, ABC News, 27 May 2026 Hudson's stepsister, Anna Kepner, had been traveling on the Carnival Horizon ship in November with her family, including Hudson. — Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 27 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for stepsister

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Noun

His stepbrother Bradlee Miller of the same grade and a talented 6-foot-1 linebacker and running back in his own right was ruled eligible.

— Ethan Hanson, Daily News, 28 July 2026
Sadie Sink’s Max was a late arrival to the gang, arriving in the show’s second season alongside her stepbrother Billy (Dacre Montgomery) before linking up with the boys and helping Eleven develop in the real world.

— Sezin Devi Koehler, Entertainment Weekly, 15 July 2026

Definition of stepbrother

Noun

The backstory Part of the Natural Selection safari collection, this camp in the Sesfontein Conservancy follows in the footsteps of its nearby sister property Hoanib Valley Camp–albeit in a more upscale style.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
As the recording played, with Davis recounting seeing the ambulance that was carrying the rapper, Shakur’s sister clenched her left hand against her mouth.

— Taylor Romine, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of sister

Noun

He was told to wait on a bench at the sixth station of the Fujinomiya trail as his father and brother continued their ascent, the report said.

— Chris Lau, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
The Metcalf brothers exchanged violent text messages about jumping students, and were documented to have frequently had disciplinary issues at school, according to a motion presented in court.

— Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of brother

Noun

There is one positive outcome to the siblings’ search for answers.

— Annalise Peterson, NBC news, 23 Aug. 2026
Granger’s trailblazing life is well-known, but her son JD Granger, speaking on behalf of his siblings Brandon Granger and Chelsea Hughes, paid tribute to his mother with accounts of her everyday life.

— Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of sibling

Noun

Prince Khālid ibn Barghash, Ḥamad’s cousin, moved himself into the palace and took the title of sultan while Ḥamad’s body was still warm.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Aug. 2026
Gina Alves, married to Snookie and Ellen’s cousin at the time, fondly remembers her friendship with Snookie.

— Annalise Peterson, NBC news, 23 Aug. 2026

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