1
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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2
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
However, her true inspiration for beauty projects comes from her mom and sisters.
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Jordan Greene, People.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Last week’s Apple Loop can be read here, or this week’s edition of Loop’s sister column, Android Circuit, is also available on Forbes.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
My sister wrestles at our school and has been a drill partner and a big help.
—Alex Kushel, Sun Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2025
In the post, the woman said her decision to cut ties with her parents stemmed from years of childhood emotional abuse and neglect, particularly from her sister's best friend, Luna.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
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Jordan Greene, People.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Last week’s Apple Loop can be read here, or this week’s edition of Loop’s sister column, Android Circuit, is also available on Forbes.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
My sister wrestles at our school and has been a drill partner and a big help.
—Alex Kushel, Sun Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2025
In the post, the woman said her decision to cut ties with her parents stemmed from years of childhood emotional abuse and neglect, particularly from her sister's best friend, Luna.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sister
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She's even worked on the score for several projects that starred her brother, including Twisters and Anyone But You.—
McKinley Franklin,
People.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Hart also boosted the careers of The 1-2-3 Kid, Yokozuna, and his brother, Owen Hart, showcasing his commitment to creating compelling storylines and elevating his opponents.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
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In the mayhem, two Roman Catholic nuns were shot dead.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2025
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Mansion also took over Club Allure, a strip club that was embroiled in controversy, with a 2014 lawsuit filed by nuns at the nearby Missionary Sisters of St. Charles Borromeo convent.—
Madeline Buckley,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2025
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When his parents, in-laws or friends from out of town visited, this would lead the schedule.—
Dan Woike,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2025
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When stuck in a disagreement, step outside your own emotions and discuss the issue as if advising a close friend in the same situation.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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In 2024, a sequel called Wizards Beyond Waverly Place hit Disney+, with David Henrie and Selena Gomez reprising their roles as the Russo siblings.—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
31 Mar. 2025
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Following his victory, the siblings become just the third sibling pairing to win on both the PGA and LPGA Tour.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2025
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When Kaldi shared the berries with an abbot of a local monastery, the monk ended up wide awake during the evening prayers.—
Marta Zaraska,
Smithsonian Magazine,
1 Apr. 2025
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The answer the monk gives him provides him some solace.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2025
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In September 2023, Joseph and her business partner purchased Casa Matilda, an existing restaurant in South Beach, after six months of negotiations.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2025
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But it was pushed back to May because United Way is still finalizing a community partner agreement and testing the program.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Mar. 2025
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The bride’s cousin, Caroline Kennedy, served as maid of honor.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile, frightened Southern planters, those reluctant revolutionaries, threw in with their radical New England cousins.—
Andrew Lawler,
Smithsonian Magazine,
2 Apr. 2025
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That was certainly the case for marine biologist Professor Rochelle Constantine and her colleagues at the University of Auckland, who did not expect to find an octopus riding a shark.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Leavitt and her colleagues could stock the briefing room’s front rows with sycophantic figures – or move more serious questioners to the back.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Sister.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sister. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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