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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
However, this work is multifaceted and requires strong collaboration with state and community partners to close the gap for these women.
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Mary C. Mayhew, Sun Sentinel, 4 June 2026
People who long for community after a traumatic experience.
—Shyla Watson, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
Kate's visit with cancer patients on Thursday follows an appearance alongside King Charles III, her father-in-law, at Windsor Castle earlier this week for a reception recognizing cancer charities, researchers, health care workers and community organizations supporting those affected by the disease.
—ABC News, 4 June 2026
Without a blueprint in place at the state level, individual communities like Hoffman estates are left to regulate data center expansion on their own.
—Charlie De Mar, CBS News, 4 June 2026
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Mary C. Mayhew, Sun Sentinel, 4 June 2026
People who long for community after a traumatic experience.
—Shyla Watson, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
Kate's visit with cancer patients on Thursday follows an appearance alongside King Charles III, her father-in-law, at Windsor Castle earlier this week for a reception recognizing cancer charities, researchers, health care workers and community organizations supporting those affected by the disease.
—ABC News, 4 June 2026
Without a blueprint in place at the state level, individual communities like Hoffman estates are left to regulate data center expansion on their own.
—Charlie De Mar, CBS News, 4 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for community
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Buffalo Bill State Park is located in the quaint nearby town of Cody, just a 15-minute drive from Shoshone—sunrise and sunset from the park aren’t to be missed.—
Meghan Palmer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Picard was stationed at a seaside resort in Bournemouth, a town on England’s south coast, as the weeks ticked down to D-Day.—
Kevin Maurer,
The Atlantic,
6 June 2026
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As part of his program to regain control of France’s overseas empire, Napoleon sent military expeditions to restore slavery in France’s other colonies.—
Jeremy D. Popkin,
The Conversation,
28 May 2026
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The hive’s sturdy, portable design allowed nineteenth-century beekeepers to manage and transport colonies over long distances.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 May 2026
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The same crowd booed when council members mentioned the growing popularity of artificial intelligence.—
Mary Ramsey
Updated June 8,
Charlotte Observer,
9 June 2026
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The Fairmont draws a diverse crowd—from business travelers to couples celebrating anniversaries, to casual visitors—creating a lively but laid-back atmosphere.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026
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Each generation inherits the task of shaping its own era, of guiding history to become a place where the dignity of every person is safeguarded, justice is promoted and fraternity is made possible.—
Pope Leo XIV,
Boston Herald,
9 June 2026
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Others in the football fraternity reached out, Evans said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 June 2026
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There are many similarities between Indian and Nepalese cuisines in terms of spices and ingredients, and this breeds familiarity.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 June 2026
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The similarities between Zaniewska and Martínez mostly end with gender.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
4 June 2026
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James Gray revisits his own past, and some of his favorite themes — the complexities of brotherhood, 1980s New York, loss of innocence — in Paper Tiger.—
Rachel Handler,
Vulture,
26 May 2026
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But with the passage of time, their relationship mutates from enmity and abuse to friendship and brotherhood.—
K.J. Yossman,
Variety,
26 May 2026
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The neighborhood/area Located just 25 miles south of Los Angeles, Long Beach offers a more relaxed coastal escape from the hustle and bustle of the City of Angels.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026
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Four people were injured in a mass shooting in the city's South Austin neighborhood on Monday evening, Chicago fire officials confirmed.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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The Primm family, owners of the land that includes three casino resorts and other businesses along the 15 Freeway, announced Tuesday a partnership intended to save the struggling state-line strip and hundreds of jobs.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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Although not as wealthy as Jackson, Jones has also dug deep into his own pockets to keep his campaign afloat, lending it more than $16 million from his family’s fortune.—
Shannon McCaffrey,
AJC.com,
10 June 2026
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“Community.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/community. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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