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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
Together, our communities have stood against antisemitism and all forms of hatred.
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Brian Siegal, Sun Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
Delaying the ordinance’s approval tells the community what Elgin officials actually think of protecting their rights, said Mari Elena, a member of the Resistencia Comunitaria Patrol Team, which responds to calls about ICE detentions to document federal agents’ actions.
—Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
The solution starts with education designed to inform and empower our senior community.
—Lori V. Vaughan, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
Our thoughts are with his loved ones and our entire community.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 20 Feb. 2026
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Brian Siegal, Sun Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
Delaying the ordinance’s approval tells the community what Elgin officials actually think of protecting their rights, said Mari Elena, a member of the Resistencia Comunitaria Patrol Team, which responds to calls about ICE detentions to document federal agents’ actions.
—Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
The solution starts with education designed to inform and empower our senior community.
—Lori V. Vaughan, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
Our thoughts are with his loved ones and our entire community.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 20 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for community
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An Iranian missile attack on Saturday hit the southern Israeli desert town of Dimona, badly wounding a child, according to Israel's ambulance service, and injuring dozens of others.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
22 Mar. 2026
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This collection of 17 sandy beaches has something for everyone, plus an idyllic central town with charming cobblestoned streets.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
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Its pro-democracy camp was never as influential as in Hong Kong, which is a former British colony that returned to China in 1997.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 Mar. 2026
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Those same merchants and planters were also heavily involved in the first Portuguese incursions into mainland Central Africa, which resulted in the establishment of the colony of Angola in 1575—a key lever for the slave trade’s growth.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Mar. 2026
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Then a crowd of people fled all at once.—
Ryan Oehrli
March 24,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Mar. 2026
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As spring break travel winds down, airports across the country are still dealing with heavy crowds and long security lines, amid the partial government shutdown.—
Marissa Armas,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026
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Lloyd told the student he had been jumped three weeks earlier and believed someone from the fraternity he had been rejected from sent someone to attack him.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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Taylor was inducted into that fraternity in 2016.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
25 Mar. 2026
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The circumstances bear striking similarities to the Dyson case.—
Anna Bryher,
Sourcing Journal,
20 Mar. 2026
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Karma Brown explores the similarities between art conservation and fiction writing.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Mar. 2026
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At the same time, the brotherhood between Cross and Sampson faced a deeply personal strain, tested not only by separate high-stakes missions that sent them searching for answers, but also by a secret that felt like betrayal.—
Essence,
Essence,
18 Mar. 2026
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Choosing to offer wisdom and leadership is a transition many greats struggle with, but Jordan saw an opportunity with New Orleans to leave a piece of his legacy with each of his rookies and truly live up to the idea that the league is a brotherhood.—
Shakeia Taylor,
New York Times,
16 Mar. 2026
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Finally, Dileep agreed to meet me and show me around the neighborhood of Aram Nagar, a sandy corner of northwest Mumbai.—
Taran Khan,
The Dial,
24 Mar. 2026
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The family of a 15-year-old girl is grieving after she was killed by a hit-and-run driver while riding an electric scooter on Saturday evening in the South Shore neighborhood.—
Jermont Terry,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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Advice columnist Carolyn Hax takes your comments and questions most Fridays about life, family, relationships and more.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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In an email sent to families on Tuesday afternoon, the Park Hill School District identified Walker as the woman killed in the crash that left four other teenagers injured.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Community.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/community. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.
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