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as in crowd
a group of people sharing a common interest and relating together socially
a large community of retired people in the coastal town
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as in fraternity
the body of people in a profession or field of activity
members of the medical community
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as in similarity
the quality or state of having many qualities in common
there's a community of aesthetics that makes a very modern-looking gallery an especially appropriate setting for primitive art
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as in brotherhood
the feeling of closeness and friendship that exists between companions
interactive features that are designed to foster a sense of community among the visitors to the Web site
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Recent Examples of community
Education and health experts also emphasize family engagement, community relationships, extracurricular activities and outdoor recreation are potential solutions for chronically absent students.
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Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 18 June 2026
Virtual reality programming gives guests a closer look at the history of Sundown Towns during the Jim Crow era and the many cultural and societal contributions that have been made by the Black community over the years.
—Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2026
Our readers and our community deserve an open process.
—Arkansas Online, 18 June 2026
Outside are a roof terrace with a firepit, plus a community pool, gym, lounge, bar, and parking.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 8 June 2026
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Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 18 June 2026
Virtual reality programming gives guests a closer look at the history of Sundown Towns during the Jim Crow era and the many cultural and societal contributions that have been made by the Black community over the years.
—Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2026
Our readers and our community deserve an open process.
—Arkansas Online, 18 June 2026
Outside are a roof terrace with a firepit, plus a community pool, gym, lounge, bar, and parking.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 8 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for community
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Sandia Mountain, the aerial tramway to the peak, the fancy resort and casino, but don’t sleep on little Pueblo of Isleta south of town.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Look what happened two weeks ago in the small town of Mongbwalu in northern DRC, where a group of young men made four different attacks on the local hospital in a bid to retrieve the body of an Ebola victim for burial.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
13 June 2026
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In the meantime, they are being hand-fed, like the rest of the Penguin Island colony.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
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The company is going public largely to secure the massive capital required to fund Musk’s ultimate goal of space exploration and the establishment of human colonies on Mars.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
12 June 2026
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Kyle Tucker shakes off a slump with a tying home run and a laser throw to the plate, starring on both sides as the Dodger Stadium crowd recovers from the Rays’ early surge.—
Liana Handler
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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The goal generated an enormous wave of sound from this crowd.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
16 June 2026
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Details about this year’s parade had not been shared as of Tuesday, but the 2025 parade was themed for Mardi Gras and featured local schools, drill teams, fraternities and sororities and other localgroups.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
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The film follows two fraternity brothers who pose as devout Christian camp counselors in an attempt to complete community service and save their senior year.—
Jane LaCroix,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
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The conversation reveals surprising similarities between the women, who have both endured personal loss, family turmoil and the pressures of running large ranching operations.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
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Upon landing the part of Charlie Florek and learning the source material, Bradway finished Fortune’s Every Summer After novel in a single day, along the way noting physical similarities to Charlie, like his green eyes and love for the outdoors.—
Lexy Perez,
HollywoodReporter,
13 June 2026
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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
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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
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Pasjoli is his more casual French neighborhood bistro.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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Start at Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell, then explore vibrant neighborhoods from Old City to Fishtown.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
15 June 2026
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There are family-style rooms with bunk beds, suites with larger seating areas, single-bed rooms with window benches, A-frame lodges with sunken living spaces, and Blue Lagoon skincare and haircare in all of the bathrooms.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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His family and campaign volunteers joined him for an election night party in his hometown of Jackson.—
Tia Mitchell,
AJC.com,
17 June 2026
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“Community.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/community. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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