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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
Texas doesn’t tax capital gains, but the state constitution also doesn’t explicitly ban the idea.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Oct. 2025
Those values may be challenged under Madagascar’s new military government, which has suspended the constitution and says a referendum will be held in two years.
—Elmira Aliieva, NBC news, 15 Oct. 2025
Despite never attaining the presidency, he was credited with helping dismantle Kenya's one-party rule under Daniel arap Moi in 1992 and championing the progressive 2010 constitution, which ushered in far-reaching political reforms.
—NPR, 15 Oct. 2025
The deputy speaker proposed a bill that would amend the constitution to require 183 women to sit in the national and state assemblies; currently, just four of Nigeria’s 109 senators and 16 members of its 360-seat lower house are female.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 14 Oct. 2025
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Oct. 2025
Those values may be challenged under Madagascar’s new military government, which has suspended the constitution and says a referendum will be held in two years.
—Elmira Aliieva, NBC news, 15 Oct. 2025
Despite never attaining the presidency, he was credited with helping dismantle Kenya's one-party rule under Daniel arap Moi in 1992 and championing the progressive 2010 constitution, which ushered in far-reaching political reforms.
—NPR, 15 Oct. 2025
The deputy speaker proposed a bill that would amend the constitution to require 183 women to sit in the national and state assemblies; currently, just four of Nigeria’s 109 senators and 16 members of its 360-seat lower house are female.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 14 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for constitution
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Barrymore complimented the nuanced nature of the show's exploration of the troubled teen industry.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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Its artistic yet pragmatic nature also defines Valladolid’s role as a place of discovery platform, a prestige auteurs’ hub just weeks after San Sebastián — and a bridge for awards-season exposure.—
Emiliano De Pablos,
Variety,
24 Oct. 2025
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In the pictures, The Witcher star showed off his toned physique in a pair of blue swim shorts while taking a dip in the clear waters.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
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It was filmed shortly after Luka was on the cover of Men’s Health magazine with his new physique.—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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According to Arkansas law, all drain plugs must be removed from your boat at the boat ramp upon the conclusion of your outing and during transport.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Oct. 2025
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Larson argued the amendment would limit the state's ability to enact more restrictive gun laws in the future.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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This act would make daylight saving time permanent and end the bi-annual tradition of changing the clocks.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
25 Oct. 2025
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The film’s tonal balancing act — mixing absurdist humor with Anderson’s trademark intensity — seemed obviously comedic to casual awards observers, and the filmmakers, along with studio awards strategists, felt similarly.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
24 Oct. 2025
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TextEdit now functions as my to-do-list app, my e-mail drafting window, my personal calendar, and my stash of notes to self, which act like digital Post-its.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
22 Oct. 2025
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Prometheus is the unshackled man who shouldn’t worry about consent or consequence, the very vision of the self-justifying right-wing idiot.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
22 Oct. 2025
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To combat this, a 4-2-3-1 can be morphed into multiple defensive shapes depending on the head coach’s preference.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Plenty of Mustangs over the years have bolstered that shape with big wings on the rear, but none have received the kind of aerodynamic augmentation seen on the GTD.—
Tim Stevens,
Robb Report,
23 Oct. 2025
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After winning last year’s World Series, the Dodgers financed a roster that cost about $500 million when including the luxury tax bill.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Chen’s Prince Group employs thousands of people and bills itself as one of the biggest conglomerates in Cambodia, with investments in luxury real estate, banking services, hotels, major construction developments, grocery stores and even luxury watches.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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For him, this means refusing to court TikTok personalities, to pander to trends, or to tie his star to a viral moment or an It bag.—
Rob Haskell,
Vogue,
20 Oct. 2025
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Remoteness draws the witness — or victim — forward and into the circle of the predator’s personality.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Constitution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constitution. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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