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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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Begin with a night in Drake Bay, the remote gateway town to Corcovado National Park.—
Meghan Palmer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Mar. 2026
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Organizers said two-thirds of the participants who signed up lived outside big cities, a 40% increase over last time in those from suburban, small town and rural addresses.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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The year was 1754, and Franklin's goal was to unite the disparate colonies into a coalition against a common enemy.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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The directness with which the camera meets the eyes of the film’s subjects suggests compassion for their disfigurement and isolation (indeed, Farrokhzad adopted a boy from the colony), but there are no interviews.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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On the night of Cabo Verde’s qualifying victory, Moreira recalled, players celebrated on a beach with crowds of fans.—
Albert Samaha,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2026
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Monday’s start represented the largest home crowd (36,702) that Cabrera has ever pitched in front of in his career.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
31 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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However, the similarities to previous hypersonic trials suggest a continuation of ongoing test activity tied to the Dark Eagle program.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Mar. 2026
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These companies shared striking similarities.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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The memories, the battles, the brotherhood and the growth will always mean more than words can fully capture.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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The series will follow a brotherhood of stylish entrepreneurial men over 50 who share their expertise with men who need help elevating their looks, improving their physical and mental health and more.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
23 Mar. 2026
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The neighborhood/area The hotel sits in the North Loop area of Minneapolis, blocks away from the iconic Hennepin Street Bridge with easy access to the riverfront parks along the Mississippi, with their great cycling and walking trails and varied perspectives on the city.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Pittsburgh Police detectives are investigating after a man was found shot in the area of Mayflower Street in the city's Larimer neighborhood.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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There is a priority placed on prevention and providing services to children and families within the home environment.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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Unlike Superman, Kara was not raised by a loving human family or taught how to be a hero but is later forced to follow in her younger cousin's footsteps and become a hero.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Community.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/community. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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