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
The city's largest Juneteenth Block Party returns to The Banks on June 21, featuring the Homecoming Experience which honors Black fraternities and sororities.
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Martie Bowser, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
And as a member of the Zeta Tau Alpha sorority, her first weekend back on campus was jampacked with social activities.
—Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 15 June 2025
Grace was also involved in Greek life at Clemson, a member of the Alpha Chi Omega sorority for three years.
—Viola Flowers, NBC news, 9 May 2025
Back in the day, Liv was among those who voted to kick Holly out of the sorority for her constant rule-breaking and reckless behavior.
—ArsTechnica, 27 Apr. 2025
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Martie Bowser, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
And as a member of the Zeta Tau Alpha sorority, her first weekend back on campus was jampacked with social activities.
—Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 15 June 2025
Grace was also involved in Greek life at Clemson, a member of the Alpha Chi Omega sorority for three years.
—Viola Flowers, NBC news, 9 May 2025
Back in the day, Liv was among those who voted to kick Holly out of the sorority for her constant rule-breaking and reckless behavior.
—ArsTechnica, 27 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sorority
Noun
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This is the second fraternity suspended at Miami University this year for hazing.—
Aaron Valdez,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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Kernodle and Chapin went to a party at the Sigma Chi fraternity; Mogen and Goncalves went out to a bar, then hung out at a food truck for a bit.—
Aja Romano,
Vox,
30 June 2025
Noun
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The organization’s musical repertoires have grown exponentially over the years to include tens of millions of works, giving music users more music and more choice, the spokesperson said.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
10 July 2025
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So one Kansas City organization is stepping up with solutions.—
Ramal Nasim
Updated July 10,
Kansas City Star,
10 July 2025
Noun
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In celebration of Rotary’s Epic Day of Service, members from several North County Rotary clubs recently joined forces to support environmental conservation efforts at the San Elijo Lagoon Reserve.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 July 2025
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Ousmane Dembele returned to the club's lineup in the second half of their win over Inter Miami.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 July 2025
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Graduates emphasized the school's unique environment fostering brotherhood and celebrating Black identity.—
Krista Johnson,
The Courier-Journal,
2 July 2025
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Fraser depicts his bloody brotherhood with similar flair.—
Hamilton Cain,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2025
Noun
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In my opinion, AI is the foundation of modern society, and its applications are expanding across a wide range of industries.—
Carmen Skipworth,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Still, with the rise of populist and ultra-conservative politicians utilizing nationalistic rhetoric, theocracy is becoming a greater concern for secular societies.—
Emi Eleode,
Time,
14 July 2025
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The Islamic Republic’s allied militant groups may be hobbled for now, but the regime continues to wield influence through Islamic centers, schools and universities, and mosques across Africa, Latin America, Europe, and Asia.—
Roya Boroumand,
Time,
9 July 2025
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Both acts had recently claimed a trio of successes, but now Rosé has pulled ahead and tied with another member of the same group.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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“Sorority.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sorority. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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