sisterhood
noun
sis·ter·hood
ˈsi-stər-ˌhu̇d 
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The bonds of sisterhood have helped unite women to fight for social equality.
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Prophecy, Emily Watson and Olivia Williams play two sisters who form a powerful sisterhood later known as the Bene Gesserit.
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Brittney Melton, NPR, 20 Nov. 2024
If getting arrested was a tradition in the Price household, so was the strength of sisterhood: Dolours remembers her mother’s lifelong devotion to her Aunt Bridie.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
The sisterhood shared between the two creators was apparent.
—Akili King, Essence, 4 Nov. 2024
Sam and Joel’s relationship is the heart of the show, but watching the sisterhood between Sam and Tricia expand and solidify is deeply fascinating.
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Brittney Melton, NPR, 20 Nov. 2024
If getting arrested was a tradition in the Price household, so was the strength of sisterhood: Dolours remembers her mother’s lifelong devotion to her Aunt Bridie.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
The sisterhood shared between the two creators was apparent.
—Akili King, Essence, 4 Nov. 2024
Sam and Joel’s relationship is the heart of the show, but watching the sisterhood between Sam and Tricia expand and solidify is deeply fascinating.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 20 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for sisterhood
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“Sisterhood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sisterhood. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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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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