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as in organization
a group of persons formally joined together for some common interest
a debate society
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as in community
the feeling of closeness and friendship that exists between companions
an evening marked by a lovely dinner and the society of our closest friends
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as in civilization
the way people live at a particular time and place
a pre-automobile society in which ordinary people rarely strayed far from home
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Recent Examples of society
Hope for a more empathetic, more cooperative, more peaceful, more equal, more united society.
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Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
The society was founded in opposition to the modernizing reforms of the 1960s Second Vatican Council.
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ABC News,
30 June 2026
Before the Stonewall uprising, LGBTQ+ people had few legal protections and often faced discrimination that was accepted by society.
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Martin Shenkman,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
The couple's attorney, Tessy Ortiz, said this is a family that has positively contributed to society.
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Marissa Armas,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for society
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
The society was founded in opposition to the modernizing reforms of the 1960s Second Vatican Council.
—
ABC News,
30 June 2026
Before the Stonewall uprising, LGBTQ+ people had few legal protections and often faced discrimination that was accepted by society.
—
Martin Shenkman,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
The couple's attorney, Tessy Ortiz, said this is a family that has positively contributed to society.
—
Marissa Armas,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for society
Recent Examples of Synonyms for society
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The organization warned that as search-and-rescue teams begin to scale back operations, humanitarian needs—particularly food, medical care and protection services—could intensify rather than diminish.
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The Ultimate Fighting Championship is the world’s largest professional MMA organization.
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To address those concerns, Hulls has committed roughly $15 million to establish the Good Luck Fund, which acquires and preserves properties considered important to the community.
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The listening sessions come after the Board of Managers has made a concerted effort to create a more transparent experience for parents and the community since they were appointed by the TEA in March.
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The laws governing a molecule are not identical to the laws governing a cell, a mind, an organization or a civilization.
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During his tour, a solar flare causes an electromagnetic disturbance that rips through the systems of civilization and into the data center.
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The nonpartisan aim, Lyons acknowledged, will require vigilance at an institution that has strong political associations.
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The crossover brings together two television institutions.
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The cap’s crown is decorated with three clasping hands symbolizing unity and brotherhood.
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Grateful for that eternal brotherhood.
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But experts say higher energy costs in Europe and a desire to slow global warming fuel the air conditioning-free lifestyle.
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Guo was convicted of nine of 12 criminal charges during a seven-week trial that prosecutors said showcased his deception of thousands of investors in bogus deals that enabled Guo’s lavish lifestyle.
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The average American consumes about 20 pounds — almost 4 gallons — of ice cream each year, the association also reported.
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However, if future disappointment is to be avoided, something will need to change not just at the national level but also within Asian soccer’s governing association.
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Dasgupta, whose company is FilmsPositive, said the shoot reflected the collaborative ambition at the project’s core.
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Avila's family sued Tesla last week, alleging her death resulted from the company's gross negligence and failure to warn consumers that its self-driving systems were defective.
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“Society.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/society. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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