the Commonwealth
noun
1
: a U.S. state
—used officially of Kentucky, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and Virginia
the Commonwealth of Kentucky
2
: the countries that were once part of the British Empire
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Others take the story’s recognition by the Commonwealth judges as evidence that the literary establishment is guilty of condescending to the Global South.
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Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 10 June 2026
Timberline notified guests in advance, issued refunds, and has worked closely with DCNR to address the issue and meet the Commonwealth's public safety standards.
—Christopher Derose, CBS News, 10 June 2026
The king is the head of state in Canada, a member of the Commonwealth of former colonies.
—ABC News, 8 June 2026
The modest gown featured a bateau neckline and three-quarter sleeves, with wildflowers hand-embroidered into the silk threads and organza of her veil, a nod the 53 countries of the Commonwealth.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
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Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 10 June 2026
Timberline notified guests in advance, issued refunds, and has worked closely with DCNR to address the issue and meet the Commonwealth's public safety standards.
—Christopher Derose, CBS News, 10 June 2026
The king is the head of state in Canada, a member of the Commonwealth of former colonies.
—ABC News, 8 June 2026
The modest gown featured a bateau neckline and three-quarter sleeves, with wildflowers hand-embroidered into the silk threads and organza of her veil, a nod the 53 countries of the Commonwealth.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
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“The Commonwealth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Commonwealth. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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