SISTER Synonyms: 144 Similar and Opposite Words

sister

noun

Definition of sister

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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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 Jorge Rodríguez, a longtime Maduro ally who has held several senior government positions, has remained an influential figure in Venezuelan politics and a central member of the leadership surrounding his sister. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2026 The restrictions apply to the sister service Starshield, which supports national security. — Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026 Nord Stream 2, a sister project, was completed in September 2021, but never entered service. — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026 The Department of Justice on Tuesday subpoenaed relatives of Omar’s family members, including her sister Sahra Noor, according to The New York Times. — Philip Wang, Time, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sister

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sister

Noun

The case centers on the Cuban government shooting down two Brothers to the Rescue flights, a civilian rescue group dedicated to saving refugees fleeing the authoritarian Castro regime — then run by Raul Castro’s older brother Fidel.

— Liv Caputo Herald, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026
The actor discusses Tom Cruise, the Coen brothers, and his lifelong quest to feel at ease in his own skin.

— Michael Schulman, New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of brother

Noun

The friend and my father took my older sister and me out for a walk, and, at a nearby schoolyard, the man hung the camera on an exercise bar.

— Yiyun Li, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2026
May his struggles never dim the memories of a sweet man, a dear friend, and a master musician.

— Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of friend

Noun

On the aesthetic front, Vanadium Grey Metallic accents on the sideview-mirror covers, the wheels, the model-designation decals on the doors, and on the badge at the rear help distinguish the latest Carrera T from its siblings.

— Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026
The filing, which follows formal opposition filed on behalf of five Buss siblings last week that defended their right to vote to sell the team, asks the court to dismiss Jeanie’s petition or deny it in its entirety.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of sibling

Noun

Meanwhile, one monk intones that more offerings will bring the family greater blessing and peace.

— Lé Baltar, IndieWire, 8 Oct. 2026
What draws Béatrice’s attention is a fantastical claim made by a Benedictine monk in an Italian magazine article from the 1970s.

— Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of monk

Noun

The question confronting Israel and its international partners is not simply whether money should flow into Gaza, but also who controls it—and whether the next arrangement will avoid the failures of the last.

— Eric Cortellessa, Time, 18 Oct. 2026
In the middle of one of those summer heatwaves this year, Kember was in the promotional cycle for a record with his new partner of 15 years, Panda Bear.

— Gabriel Szatan, Pitchfork, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of partner

Noun

Completing a not-quite Scooby Gang are Mallory (Grace Brennan), returning to public school after three years of homeschooling, and her cousin Weldon (Colter Lee), a deadpan original turn on the nerd.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026
Bo has had a close relationship with his older cousin Tilden.

— Lia Beck, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of cousin

Noun

Wang failed her first attempt to defend her dissertation and became envious of her colleague's success in discovering how to deliver RNA to human cells using bacteria, Gomelsky told The Associated Press.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 15 Oct. 2026
New Skydance content sales chief David Decker was all smiles at the WBD stand, able to look over and see his new Paramount colleagues just along the beachfront.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026

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