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as in brother
a female connected with another person by a common parent
She plans to spend her birthday with her twin sister.
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as in nun
a member of a religious community of women
Many of the sisters in the convent participate in community outreach programs.
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as in friend
a woman with whom one feels a sense of solidarity
We started a web site for women entrepreneurs to connect with our sisters around the globe.
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Recent Examples of sister
Irish author Marian Keyes’ novels about the dysfunctional but loveable Walsh family of five sisters have inspired a six-part drama series for Irish pubcaster RTÉ.
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Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 3 Dec. 2024
The sister of Bollywood actor Nargis Fakhri has been charged with double murder and arson.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
Recommended Resilience Women in construction find solidarity as ‘sisters in the brotherhood’
Moreover, a growing number appear to have resigned themselves to the once-taboo prospect of ceding territory to reach a deal.
—Howard Lafranchi, The Christian Science Monitor, 21 Nov. 2024
Shortly after filing a notice of intention to appoint administrators, the designer and his sister were able to repurchase the Christopher Kane and More Joy fashion labels in July 2023.
—Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024
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Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 3 Dec. 2024
The sister of Bollywood actor Nargis Fakhri has been charged with double murder and arson.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
Recommended Resilience Women in construction find solidarity as ‘sisters in the brotherhood’
Moreover, a growing number appear to have resigned themselves to the once-taboo prospect of ceding territory to reach a deal.
—Howard Lafranchi, The Christian Science Monitor, 21 Nov. 2024
Shortly after filing a notice of intention to appoint administrators, the designer and his sister were able to repurchase the Christopher Kane and More Joy fashion labels in July 2023.
—Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sister
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His brother, Caleb, who had been a passenger at the time, was seriously injured.Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
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Of course Beth has her brother saved in her phone as something profane.William Earl, Variety, 9 Dec. 2024
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Instead, Amy Adams, whose performance as a meek nun in Doubt was her second Oscar nomination after Junebug, reaps that windfall and wins her Oscar nice and early in her career.Joe Reid, Vulture, 26 Nov. 2024
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Admire the Church of Santa Caterina and sample the nuns’ pastries.Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 21 Nov. 2024
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Shaun Maguire, another Musk friend, is now advising Mr. Trump on picks for the intelligence community.Theodore Schleifer, New York Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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Here's where to find one nearby New Year's Eve celebrations typically include watching the countdown to midnight, parties with family and friends, food and drinks, making a New Year's resolution and fireworks, according to the National Day Calendar.Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 6 Dec. 2024
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Even with Arch’s growing status as a football star and his siblings’ athletic achievements, Cooper revealed that their household maintains a down-to-earth approach.Nasha Smith, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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Hit Me Hard and Soft doesn't contain any features, being another tight ship run by writer-producer-performer siblings Eilish and Finneas O'Connell.Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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In instances like these, the best thing to do is follow the advice of a Zen monk named Paul Loomans and befriend what scares you, which Burkeman references in his book.Renée Onque, CNBC, 4 Dec. 2024
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The book was written in response to the August 2008 assassination of Hindu monk Lakshmanananda Saraswati, also known as the Hindu Swami.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
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And the Ukraine war is already a global affair, as international partners support either side with personnel and materiel.Shane Croucher, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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This could lead to new romantic connections that challenge your usual type or perhaps spark a desire for adventure with your current partner.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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Caleb Fred of Westport, Conn., couldn't agree with his cousin on how to decorate their Christmas tree one year.Brittney Melton, NPR, 28 Nov. 2024
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The cousin argued the decision was unfair since the OP already knew her friends through her.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
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Our hearts are with his family and his colleagues during this difficult time.Jon Haworth, ABC News, 7 Dec. 2024
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The exits of both Butler and Helmy allow Schiff and Kim to build seniority over his other freshman colleagues in the Senate, who will not come into the upper chamber until January.Rachel Schilke, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Sister.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sister. Accessed 13 Dec. 2024.
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