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.
Recent Examples on the Web
While on The Drew Barrymore Show May 13, the model and entrepreneur, 27, opened up about her relationship with Gigi, which like any sisterhood, involves quarrels, but special moments too.
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Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 14 May 2024
The group supports sisterhood and provides a safe place for women while also doing community service work.
—Alison Dirr, Journal Sentinel, 4 May 2024
They are focused on transforming the lives of Black women through sisterhood, healing, and collective growth.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 3 May 2024
For almost 30 years, the Spice Girls — Melanie Brown, Melanie Chisholm, Geri Halliwell, Emma Bunton and Victoria Beckham — have been the embodiment of girl power, frequently reminding fans about the importance of sisterhood.
—Lizzie Hyman, Peoplemag, 3 Apr. 2024
From powerful honoree speeches to a beautiful display of sisterhood, the luncheon celebrated Hollywood’s brightest Black stars.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 22 Mar. 2024
Working women need their own sisterhoods, Nooyi continued, and to work together to call out unconscious biases.
—Jasmine Li, Fortune, 18 Mar. 2024
The stage at the 17th Annual Women in Film Oscar Nominees was scarcely big enough for the impressive show of sisterhood on display.
—Katcy Stephan, Variety, 9 Mar. 2024
My hero’s journey has a lot to do with the reclamation of pink, wielding it as a means of access to the comforts of sisterhood and as an armor, which allows my artistic practice to drift and maneuver across genres.
—Michael Slenske, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Mar. 2024
Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 14 May 2024
The group supports sisterhood and provides a safe place for women while also doing community service work.
—Alison Dirr, Journal Sentinel, 4 May 2024
They are focused on transforming the lives of Black women through sisterhood, healing, and collective growth.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 3 May 2024
For almost 30 years, the Spice Girls — Melanie Brown, Melanie Chisholm, Geri Halliwell, Emma Bunton and Victoria Beckham — have been the embodiment of girl power, frequently reminding fans about the importance of sisterhood.
—Lizzie Hyman, Peoplemag, 3 Apr. 2024
From powerful honoree speeches to a beautiful display of sisterhood, the luncheon celebrated Hollywood’s brightest Black stars.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 22 Mar. 2024
Working women need their own sisterhoods, Nooyi continued, and to work together to call out unconscious biases.
—Jasmine Li, Fortune, 18 Mar. 2024
The stage at the 17th Annual Women in Film Oscar Nominees was scarcely big enough for the impressive show of sisterhood on display.
—Katcy Stephan, Variety, 9 Mar. 2024
My hero’s journey has a lot to do with the reclamation of pink, wielding it as a means of access to the comforts of sisterhood and as an armor, which allows my artistic practice to drift and maneuver across genres.
—Michael Slenske, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Mar. 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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