sisterhood
noun
sis·ter·hood
ˈsi-stər-ˌhu̇d 
Examples of sisterhood in a Sentence
The bonds of sisterhood have helped unite women to fight for social equality.
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Galentine’s Day is dedicated to celebrating sisterhood, friendship and platonic love.
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Jenny Porter Tilley, IndyStar, 13 Feb. 2026
Galentine’s Day is dedicated to celebrating sisterhood, friendship and platonic love.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 9 Feb. 2026
But the real power comes from the individuals, not the organizations – the sisterhood within motherhood.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026
The troop’s efforts are about building confidence and sisterhood, as well as giving back to their community.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 4 Feb. 2026
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Jenny Porter Tilley, IndyStar, 13 Feb. 2026
Galentine’s Day is dedicated to celebrating sisterhood, friendship and platonic love.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 9 Feb. 2026
But the real power comes from the individuals, not the organizations – the sisterhood within motherhood.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026
The troop’s efforts are about building confidence and sisterhood, as well as giving back to their community.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 4 Feb. 2026
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“Sisterhood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sisterhood. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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sisterhood
noun
sis·ter·hood
ˈsis-tər-ˌhu̇d
1
: the state of being a sister
2
: a community or society of sisters
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