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as in nature
the set of qualities that makes a person, a group of people, or a thing different from others
the question of whether violent conflict is part of the constitution of human society
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as in law
a collection or system of rules of conduct
our society's constitution requires that every member in good standing pay yearly dues
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as in act
a rule of conduct or action laid down by a governing authority and especially a legislature
the constitution against murder is universal among civilized societies
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Recent Examples of constitution
Discrimination is outlawed under South Africa's constitution, which also protects property rights and due process.
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Anderson Cooper, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
The Supreme Court has at last reminded President Trump that this nation is governed by a constitution, not by a king.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 23 Feb. 2026
Democratic lawmakers, though, counter that the audit violates the state constitution’s separation of powers.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 21 Feb. 2026
The constitution of the island nation of around 22 million people states that Buddhism is the state religion, though freedom of religion is protected by law.
—Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
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Anderson Cooper, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
The Supreme Court has at last reminded President Trump that this nation is governed by a constitution, not by a king.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 23 Feb. 2026
Democratic lawmakers, though, counter that the audit violates the state constitution’s separation of powers.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 21 Feb. 2026
The constitution of the island nation of around 22 million people states that Buddhism is the state religion, though freedom of religion is protected by law.
—Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for constitution
Noun
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The situation was painful and humiliating, but given the circumstances, the offensive nature of the incident could have been handled with common sense and empathy.—
Lorraine Ali,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Feb. 2026
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The rooms The old Japanese proverb ‘*kachou fuugetsu’—*which translates as ‘flower, bird, wind, moon’ evoking a sense of the transient beauty of nature—is a key concept at the hotel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Feb. 2026
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Now 30, Varvarych was a bodybuilder and is still proud of his physique, refusing to show self-pity.—
Carol Guzy,
NPR,
22 Feb. 2026
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And in a sport where your body is your artwork, looking the part with costume, makeup and physique becomes everything at a young age, too.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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The bank would only speak hypothetically about when the bank closes accounts and its reasons for closing accounts, citing bank privacy laws.—
Ken Sweet,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2026
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One new state law enacted in 2024 set requirements for oil and gas companies to plug certain percentages of their idle wells each year — between 5% and 15% each year at first, but larger shares after 2027.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Feb. 2026
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The act allows the president to push industries to create materials and goods for national defense.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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Enter Sheila, a street magician blackballed by the local boys club who wows Lincoln with her tips-only act.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
20 Feb. 2026
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His bars are packed tight with jokes and an unwieldy personality, bursting with vocal quirks and tricks that show a rapper growing into his most confident self.—
Matthew Ritchie,
Pitchfork,
23 Feb. 2026
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The new technology starts as a colloidal suspension of gold nanoparticles, which self-assemble into micrometer-scale spheres in solution.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
23 Feb. 2026
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Dumplings come in all shapes and sizes, with the dough and fillings usually made fresh in large family gatherings at home.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
26 Feb. 2026
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There’s Jacob Elordi and his suite of Bottega Veneta, Fendi, and Burberry bags in every size, shape, and weave going.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
25 Feb. 2026
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Multiple bills in Indiana’s legislative session address rising electric utility charges.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Feb. 2026
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That shopping cart law went into effect in August, but so far enforcement by county officials and compliance among retailers has been lax, according to County Council Member Wanika Fisher, who proposed the bill.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
22 Feb. 2026
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In a new interview, the model and reality TV personality reflects on the often-meme'd moment from 2010's cycle 14, which saw Tyra Banks' cast of model hopefuls dodge the menacing pendulums that wobbled back and forth as contestants navigated the runway.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 Feb. 2026
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Those who served the couple remember Hackman’s kind personality.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon , Larry Fink,
FOXNews.com,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Constitution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constitution. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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