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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 sororities
The Pack Drumline that plays for Chicago Bulls and Chicago Sky games entertained before the game while Black fraternities and sororities showed off their dance moves.
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ABC News, 14 Feb. 2026
Members from all nine historically African-American fraternities and sororities that make up the Divine Nine attended the event.
—Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
Viewers get a glimpse into college life in the South, the history of Black marching bands, and Black fraternities and sororities.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 27 Jan. 2026
Only netting 32 points through the initial two quarters rendered the game essentially over prior to the halftime dance-off between some fraternities and sororities of historically black universities.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 22 Jan. 2026
The parade features bands, floats, drill teams, colleges and universities, fraternities, sororities and churches along with peace and youth organizations.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Jan. 2026
Lately, teenagers from the Northeast are opting to head to the South for college, where tuition is cheaper and sororities are the ultimate social club.
—Annie Joy Williams, The Atlantic, 4 Jan. 2026
Volunteers assisting the shoppers came from churches, sororities, fraternities, city commissioners, a county commissioner, and businesses like CBS News Miami.
—Larry Seward, CBS News, 13 Dec. 2025
Each school will get an allotment of tickets for the weekend, with local community groups like the Boys & Girls Clubs, fraternities and sororities receiving invitations to attend.
—David Aldridge, New York Times, 3 Dec. 2025
ABC News, 14 Feb. 2026
Members from all nine historically African-American fraternities and sororities that make up the Divine Nine attended the event.
—Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
Viewers get a glimpse into college life in the South, the history of Black marching bands, and Black fraternities and sororities.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 27 Jan. 2026
Only netting 32 points through the initial two quarters rendered the game essentially over prior to the halftime dance-off between some fraternities and sororities of historically black universities.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 22 Jan. 2026
The parade features bands, floats, drill teams, colleges and universities, fraternities, sororities and churches along with peace and youth organizations.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Jan. 2026
Lately, teenagers from the Northeast are opting to head to the South for college, where tuition is cheaper and sororities are the ultimate social club.
—Annie Joy Williams, The Atlantic, 4 Jan. 2026
Volunteers assisting the shoppers came from churches, sororities, fraternities, city commissioners, a county commissioner, and businesses like CBS News Miami.
—Larry Seward, CBS News, 13 Dec. 2025
Each school will get an allotment of tickets for the weekend, with local community groups like the Boys & Girls Clubs, fraternities and sororities receiving invitations to attend.
—David Aldridge, New York Times, 3 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sororities
Noun
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Members from all nine historically African-American fraternities and sororities that make up the Divine Nine attended the event.—
Eva Remijan-Toba,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
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Nearly every president and vice president since social fraternities were founded has been a member.—
Anthony V. Mack,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Summers is a former treasury secretary and Harvard University president who has been ostracized from a number of organizations after Epstein files made public earlier showed his close relationship with Epstein.—
MEG KINNARD THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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Many colleges host online platforms, including Handshake, that allow organizations to post jobs targeting new college graduates.—
Micki Meyer,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In those clubs, counselors host weekly workshops for children on topics like bullying, sportsmanship and confidence building.—
Michael Cuglietta,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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This year’s draft is considered the strongest in several years, possibly incentivizing clubs like the Jazz to position themselves for a high pick.—
Mark Anderson,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Newman’s work has been welcomed by reformers and those who have been arguing, for years, in favor of British reparations to societies that have borne the legacy of its slaving activities.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
16 Feb. 2026
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But the key is that wise societies weigh costs against benefits.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The Human Artistry Campaign, a coalition of artists’ rights groups affiliated with the Hollywood unions, also spoke out against the AI model on Friday.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
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That means looking at the medications’ use and potential impact across various sports and groups of people, Mandelbaum says.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
13 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Sororities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sororities. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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