sisterly

Example Sentences

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But, as the years went on, showbusiness seemed to be overshadowed for Linda and her siblings by a personal and family life marked by turmoil, tragedy and the breakdown of sisterly bonds.

From BBC • Jan. 15, 2025

While they race against one another, Cashmore - who is five years the senior of Steadman - says they rarely interact outside of the blue carpet, despite her team-mate's description of a sisterly relationship.

From BBC • Aug. 27, 2024

Whereas “The Homecoming” was noted for its claustrophobic machismo, here it’s the women who dominate the proceedings, vacillating between sisterly tenderness and bitter recriminations.

From New York Times • Feb. 9, 2024

Combining physical comedy and rousing martial arts action with a heartfelt exploration of sisterly bonds, the film is told in a distinctly idiosyncratic, genre-bending style.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 27, 2023

Both were genuinely pleased, Elizabeth with sisterly pride, Bertrand with the idea that he could report back to International Society that he had a friend who would win a Nobel Prize.

From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson