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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
The document has since influenced the writing of the U.S. Constitution and constitutions around the world.
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Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 16 May 2025
Free people of color were at the forefront of the fight for civil rights and key architects behind a progressive, egalitarian state constitution that called for equal access to education for all citizens.
—Chelsea Stieber, The Conversation, 14 May 2025
Some saw personhood as politically impractical, especially after personhood amendments to state constitutions were rejected by voters in Colorado, Mississippi and North Dakota between 2008 and 2014.
—Kate Brumback, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2025
The temporary constitution signed by al-Sharaa in March guarantees basic freedoms such as freedoms of opinion, expression and the press.
—Chris Massaro, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2025
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Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 16 May 2025
Free people of color were at the forefront of the fight for civil rights and key architects behind a progressive, egalitarian state constitution that called for equal access to education for all citizens.
—Chelsea Stieber, The Conversation, 14 May 2025
Some saw personhood as politically impractical, especially after personhood amendments to state constitutions were rejected by voters in Colorado, Mississippi and North Dakota between 2008 and 2014.
—Kate Brumback, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2025
The temporary constitution signed by al-Sharaa in March guarantees basic freedoms such as freedoms of opinion, expression and the press.
—Chris Massaro, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for constitution
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The Kansas State coach demands aggressiveness from his players, but Inoue’s nature is to avoid risks in the game.—
Mitch Sherman,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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The competitive nature of the auditions sends the message that there’s always someone else willing to do the work and take your spot.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Parents,
29 May 2025
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In the post, Brown showed off his shredded physique after less than two months of embarking on his fitness journey.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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Her body is arguably the physique of the average woman.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
13 May 2025
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Earlier this month, Attorney General Todd Rokita sent a letter to the University of Notre Dame claiming its DEI policies may violate state and federal law.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
31 May 2025
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But Connecticut’s clean slate law does not apply to out-of-state convictions.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
31 May 2025
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In this eerie tale about fear, lust, and female empowerment, the real question becomes whether this is an act of witchcraft—or a witch hunt.—
Shannon Carlin,
Time,
22 May 2025
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The first act unrolls the settings and characters that dominate Mahnaz’s life and work.—
Sophie Monks Kaufman,
IndieWire,
22 May 2025
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Yifei Liu's Mulan weighs dishonoring her family vs. saving her father (Tzi Ma) and defending the country from invaders, and the tale is an eye-popping fantasy adventure about embracing one's self.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
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Dominguez, seated next to Hutchinson at the defense table, watched intently as his videotaped self struggled to answer the detective’s questions.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
24 May 2025
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The Buckeyes are in good shape for the foreseeable future with former five-stars Julian Sayin and Tavien St. Clair both on the roster, but most programs like to take a quarterback every year.—
Grace Raynor,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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The metal supports keep the stems tight to the base of the plant, so when the flower heads get to their heaviest, the peony still retains a tight, bouquet shape without toppling over.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 May 2025
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As murder defendant Karen Read rounds the corner on the halfway point of her second trial, the crippling weight of unpaid legal bills could be alleviated by an unlikely source: online crowdfunding.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2025
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The bill passed unanimously out of committee and is presently awaiting further action in the state Senate.—
Steve Weisman,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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In the second half, Pacers entertainment staff handed the microphone to former Indianapolis Colts punter and ESPN personality Pat McAfee, who introduced Knicks fans Spike Lee, Ben Stiller, and Timothée Chalamet – all of them in attendance in Indianapolis.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
27 May 2025
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Rangel, a mustachioed, natty dresser rarely seen with a hair out of place, hardly had a reputation for a shy and retiring personality.—
Daily News Staff,
New York Daily News,
26 May 2025
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“Constitution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constitution. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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