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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
In the absence of an official investigation, the incident last September has been magnified, and perhaps embellished, in the minds of veterans living on the campus, a community defined by the vulnerability of physical disability, substance use and trauma.
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Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
The new space will allow the agency to expand its programs and should provide a lot more visibility in the community, given its location on Lincoln Avenue.
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Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
20 June 2026
This reduction helped eliminate unnecessary driving, emissions, and road congestion, while encouraging visitors to slow down and spend more quality time within local communities.
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Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
So sharing tips, tricks and tools is huge for the online community.
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Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
20 June 2026
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Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
The new space will allow the agency to expand its programs and should provide a lot more visibility in the community, given its location on Lincoln Avenue.
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Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
20 June 2026
This reduction helped eliminate unnecessary driving, emissions, and road congestion, while encouraging visitors to slow down and spend more quality time within local communities.
—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
So sharing tips, tricks and tools is huge for the online community.
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Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
20 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for community
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Meanwhile in Lebanon, airstrikes hit the southern town of Nabatieh al-Fawqa, a day after Israel signed an agreement to withdraw troops from some areas.
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The governor's order gives Barnes power to restrict or prohibit fireworks displays in Utah's cities and towns, instead of leaving those decisions to the communities.
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For every Founding Father looking to free the colonies from British tyranny, there was a Larry (often called Lawrence here) who suggests that sharing desserts and umbrellas should be prohibited by the Declaration of Independence.
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Many native ants have single colonies with one queen, but Asian needle ants can live in supercolonies with multiple nests and multiple queens, sharing resources and moving between nests.
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Her extroverted big sister, on the other hand, loves being out and about, exploring new places, unruffled by noise or crowds.
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Organizers are encouraging fans to arrive early and plan ahead, as large crowds are expected for the team's match.
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Grande writes that his fraternity brother gave him the courage to explore his sexuality.
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Members of five historically Black fraternities and sororities will be able to request Michigan license plates featuring their organization's logo.
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That’s not to say that there aren’t some similarities between the Gotham City gangster in The Penguin and Los Angeles private investigator of Sugar.
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But the similarity is superficial.
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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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Kkj 2-Pack Casual Tank Tops Loose, breathable tank tops like these are ideal for summer trips to the zoo, evening walks around the neighborhood, or just lounging around at home.
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The divide is most prominent in the 10th Congressional District, which spans Lower Manhattan and brownstone neighborhoods of Brooklyn like Cobble Hill and Park Slope.
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Many also include birthday party packages, scout patch programs and family classes where adults cook alongside their kids.
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It was built in 2021 by a developer as a family home, Stanaland said.
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“Community.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/community. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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