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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
Jonathan Vigliotti: The no-contact order now exists protecting your sister.
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Jonathan Vigliotti, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2025
His sister died of a drug overdose in 2024, Lopez and Messiah’s lawyers said.
—Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 16 Mar. 2025
Brandy’s decision was influenced by the histories of her sisters, including older sister Wren, who was diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer despite not carrying the BRCA gene.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 5 Mar. 2025
Sandra, who is revealed to be Jacek’s sister, and whose existence Greta was not even aware of, orchestrated their falling-out.
—Isabella Wandermurem, TIME, 5 Mar. 2025
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Jonathan Vigliotti, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2025
His sister died of a drug overdose in 2024, Lopez and Messiah’s lawyers said.
—Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 16 Mar. 2025
Brandy’s decision was influenced by the histories of her sisters, including older sister Wren, who was diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer despite not carrying the BRCA gene.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 5 Mar. 2025
Sandra, who is revealed to be Jacek’s sister, and whose existence Greta was not even aware of, orchestrated their falling-out.
—Isabella Wandermurem, TIME, 5 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sister
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But the new Netflix movie by brothers Anthony and Joe Russo, of Avengers: Endgame fame, would have been a disaster in even the most tranquil of circumstances.—
Graham Hillard,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
21 Mar. 2025
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My brother is an innocent man who has been held away from his wife, young daughter, and elderly parents for 953 days.—
ERIC TUCKER THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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The video, which features scruffy cartoons, including a tech-obsessed nun, exploded.—
thehustle.co,
thehustle.co,
21 Mar. 2025
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Warhol’s mass production techniques, riffs on commercial images and ironic takes on consumer culture intersected with art created by Kent, a Catholic nun who took the name Sister Mary Corita.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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Ricky Johnson, David Harrington and Clayton McGeeney went to watch a Kansas City Chiefs game at the Northland home of their friend, Willis, on Jan. 7, 2024, and their bodies were found at the home in the 5200 block of Northwest 83rd Terrace in Platte County two days later.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
18 Mar. 2025
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In the movie, the actress plays the titular Zoe, the late friend and consistent voice in her head to Afghanistan war veteran Merit, played by Sonequa Martin-Green.—
Nicole Fell,
The Hollywood Reporter,
18 Mar. 2025
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Prosper's target school was confirmed to be St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, where Prosper and his siblings previously attended during their elementary school years.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
19 Mar. 2025
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Sue, who at 61 is the youngest of her siblings, has not.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN,
19 Mar. 2025
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Every morning, the monks gathered there, arranging themselves on the long stone benches, to discuss the matters of the day.—
Amanda Petrusich,
The New Yorker,
17 Mar. 2025
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Unlike a synod of bishops, this will be a unique gathering of bishops, clergy, monks, friars, nuns and lay men and women.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN,
15 Mar. 2025
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At that time, Power Rangers owner Hasbro Entertainment set out to explore a new creative direction for the series, and with a new partner.—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
19 Mar. 2025
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Commerce Bank has been a partner with the Kansas City Royals from the very beginning, down to the checks written to bring the team into MLB’s American League.—
Dominick Williams,
Kansas City Star,
19 Mar. 2025
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Webb had just been released from a drug rehab facility after completing treatment for addiction and was planning to attend his cousin’s wedding.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacramento Bee,
20 Mar. 2025
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So half a decade later, Carlos planned a trip back to Babington—supposedly with his cousins and their kids.—
Alexandra Macon,
Vogue,
19 Mar. 2025
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In this mostly fictional version, the reclusive Omara has to decide whether or not to come back from retirement and record with her old colleagues from the fervent Cuban years, thus confronting those ghosts.—
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
20 Mar. 2025
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Be transparent about the work environment and provide opportunities for candidates to speak with potential colleagues, ask questions and get a feel for the team dynamics.—
Rebecca Skilbeck,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Sister.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sister. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.
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