Thesaurus results for SORORITIES

sororities

noun

plural of sorority

as in fraternities

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 Several fraternities and sororities have mourned the loss of the students and have placed black ribbons outside their on-campus homes, WMC reported. — Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2026 Ole Miss student Kenneth Tonos, who works security for several fraternities and sororities on campus, told Fox News Digital that at least three Greek life events have been canceled following the two students' deaths. — Adam Sabes , Kelsie Cairns, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026 During Black History Month, speakers came to Golden 1 Credit Union to speak about streetwear culture, Black fraternities and sororities, and members of the Wiltown Riders spoke about the history of Black cowboys. — Sacbee.com, 23 Sep. 2026 Runner’s World reported that fraternities, sororities, bars and other organizations are already reaching out about hosting their own. — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026 Instead of traditional television advertising, the campaign will convene local civic groups and houses of worship, as well as fraternities and sororities. — Matt Brown, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026 And more than 90 organizations, including unions, Black fraternities and sororities and voting rights groups, have signed on as official partners. — Tia Mitchell, AJC.com, 25 Aug. 2026 In a previous statement, the fraternity — which is 115 years old and is part of the Divine Nine, a group of nine historically Black fraternities and sororities — said the three men accused were not active or financial members of the fraternity. — Ana Claudia Chacin, Miami Herald, 10 Aug. 2026 And in perhaps the most anticipated pre-match event, five historically Black fraternities and sororities captivated fans with their signature stroll performances in the Current Landing Town Square. — Pj Green july 30, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026

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Noun

There's a long history of events like this happening in fraternities.

— Richard Hall, Time, 7 Oct. 2026
Yates will look at how the woman's complaint was addressed and at the oversight of fraternities, sororities and other campus groups, Cornell said.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of fraternities

Noun

Lancôme is financially supporting global and local nonprofit organizations focused on mental health for women and mental health research, as well.

— Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026
There is a subset of incoming college first year students, men and women, who find these organizations really appealing, and some of it is entirely understandable.

— Richard Hall, Time, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of organizations

Noun

The most recognizable are Semana Santa, or Holy Week, processions during the final week of Lent where brotherhoods and robed penitents parade ornate statues of Christ and the Virgin Mary through cities, towns and villages alongside marching bands.

— Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
The most recognizable are Holy Week processions during the final week of Lent where brotherhoods and robed penitents parade ornate statues of Christ and the Virgin Mary through cities, towns and villages alongside marching bands.

— Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2026

Definition of brotherhoods

Noun

Are big brands and competitive matches enough to sustain the league, if clubs can’t afford to splash for the world’s biggest talents?

— Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 8 Oct. 2026
That includes everything from Bowie knives and certain types of clubs to the notorious Tommy gun of the 1920s.

— Robert Spitzer, The Conversation, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of clubs

Noun

Professional societies and standards organizations will need to develop and regularly update the technical requirements.

— Euan Ashley, STAT, 1 Oct. 2026
Cultural differences are also a concern, particularly with tourists visiting countries with much less permissive societies than the one they are used to.

— Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of societies

Noun

Nine of the 10 largest individual and family donors in CNBC’s overall top 20 groups are Republican-aligned, accounting for 86 cents of every dollar contributed by the top 10, according to CNBC’s analysis of FEC records.

— Luke Fountain, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
Though professional society guidelines recommended against performing this biopsy on women 70 or older with early-stage cancer, other groups had reported that it was still being done.

— Allessandra DiCorato, STAT, 8 Oct. 2026

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