sibling rivalry

noun

formal
: competition between brothers and sisters
There was barely any sibling rivalry in our family.

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The two brothers have had nothing but kind things to say about each other, and have managed to fend off any chatter about a sibling rivalry. — Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026 Keegan said that bred a healthy sibling rivalry. — Idaho Statesman, 8 June 2026 Heated sibling rivalry Inside the Crystal Caves stage in summer 2025, the team prepares a different kind of fight scene, one between Zuko and Azula. — Entertainment Weekly, 3 June 2026 The relationship has evolved from a sibling rivalry to Hart playing protector. — James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 3 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for sibling rivalry

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sibling rivalry

noun
: competition between siblings especially for the attention, affection, and approval of their parents
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