as in state
a body of people composed of one or more nationalities usually with its own territory and government
laws that will benefit all the citizens of the commonwealth
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Recent Examples of commonwealth
The Massachusetts Seal, Flag, and Motto Advisory Commission announced its finalists for a new commonwealth flag, but opposition is growing.
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Isabelle Friedman, Boston Herald, 16 Sep. 2025
That single cyber charter was Commonwealth Charter Academy, which has spent millions and millions of taxpayer dollars buying and building real estate across the commonwealth.
—Peter Greene, Forbes.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Amid recent outcry over both incidents, Earle-Sears appeared at protests last week in support of concerned parents opposing the counties’ transgender policies, a move that could shake up the governor’s race as this crucial issue captures attention from all corners of the commonwealth.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 27 Aug. 2025
The Kentucky State Fair boasts hundreds of competitions ― from baking and brewing to fine art and antique collection ― drawing thousands of entries from every corner of the commonwealth and beyond.
Who can weave the best traditional Appalachian basket?
—Connor Giffin, The Courier-Journal, 26 Aug. 2025
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Isabelle Friedman, Boston Herald, 16 Sep. 2025
That single cyber charter was Commonwealth Charter Academy, which has spent millions and millions of taxpayer dollars buying and building real estate across the commonwealth.
—Peter Greene, Forbes.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Amid recent outcry over both incidents, Earle-Sears appeared at protests last week in support of concerned parents opposing the counties’ transgender policies, a move that could shake up the governor’s race as this crucial issue captures attention from all corners of the commonwealth.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 27 Aug. 2025
The Kentucky State Fair boasts hundreds of competitions ― from baking and brewing to fine art and antique collection ― drawing thousands of entries from every corner of the commonwealth and beyond.
Who can weave the best traditional Appalachian basket?
—Connor Giffin, The Courier-Journal, 26 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commonwealth
Noun
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The recall notice states the doors can suddenly close when a person is reaching inside.—
Alex Perry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
2 Oct. 2025
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Josh Snyder reports on how the state LEARNS Act has changed public education, including on the local level.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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A number of European nations have flagged new Russian threats in recent weeks.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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But no one, at that time, knew the outcome of this long road toward the creation of a new nation that would be anything but a rainbow.—
Simon Njami,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The concept of the BLA arose because of the political, social, and economic oppression of black people in this country.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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The company has more than 30,000 employees in 30 countries.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Commonwealth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commonwealth. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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