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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
As part of the terms ending the four-year-long occupation, Washington required that Cuba integrate something called the Platt Amendment into an appendix of the island’s 1901 constitution.
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Miriam Pensack, The Dial, 30 Sep. 2025
In 1988, following a participatory amendments process through the National Constituent Assembly, Brazil enacted a new constitution that guarantees a broad menu of civil, political, and human rights.
—Omar G. Encarnación, Foreign Affairs, 29 Sep. 2025
The pending statewide initiative measure, the Local Taxpayer Protection Act (LTPA) to Save Proposition 13, restores the state constitution to its original meaning by closing the Upland loophole.
—Jon Coupal, Oc Register, 27 Sep. 2025
The constitutions of Ethiopia, Ukraine, and Finland guarantee choice in place of residence.
—Sophia Rosenfeld
september 26, Literary Hub, 26 Sep. 2025
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Miriam Pensack, The Dial, 30 Sep. 2025
In 1988, following a participatory amendments process through the National Constituent Assembly, Brazil enacted a new constitution that guarantees a broad menu of civil, political, and human rights.
—Omar G. Encarnación, Foreign Affairs, 29 Sep. 2025
The pending statewide initiative measure, the Local Taxpayer Protection Act (LTPA) to Save Proposition 13, restores the state constitution to its original meaning by closing the Upland loophole.
—Jon Coupal, Oc Register, 27 Sep. 2025
The constitutions of Ethiopia, Ukraine, and Finland guarantee choice in place of residence.
—Sophia Rosenfeld
september 26, Literary Hub, 26 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for constitution
Recent Examples of Synonyms for constitution
Noun
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Wisdom from on high — and down low Henry is philosophical by nature.—
Neal Rubin,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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The changing of the leaves draws nature enthusiasts, often called leaf-peepers, to see the bright colors from Hudson Valley, New York to Boulder, Colorado, and Snoqualmie Valley, Washington.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Coleman was the second-leading scorer on the AAC’s third-best team and has the physique to level up.—
CJ Moore,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Crowe previously revealed his trimmer physique while stepping out to Wimbledon on July 1 with his girlfriend, Britney Theriot.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Safety information California law states that everyone under the age of 18 years must wear a bike helmet while riding a bicycle.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Sep. 2025
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Vedra and other debt law experts said a high rate of default judgments indicates a system that favors the pursuers over the pursued — and increases the chances someone will be harmed by an erroneous bill.—
Rae Ellen Bichell,
Fortune,
29 Sep. 2025
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The act requires virtual currency kiosk operators to register with the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, provide reports detailing all kiosk locations, and provide full refunds to new customers who are victims of scams at kiosks.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
4 Oct. 2025
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Victims should document evidence, prioritize safety and report incidents promptly, even if unsure whether the act constitutes a crime, officials said.—
Nour Rahal,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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In profiles—on John Akomfrah, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Ellen Gallagher, Glenn Ligon, Lorna Simpson, Lynette Yiadom-Boakye, and Nari Ward, to name a few—Enwezor returned repeatedly to the idea of representation as a turn from a singular self to a plural self that becomes political.—
Simon Njami,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
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While navigating all of this, Bay stresses the importance of self compassion.—
Korin Miller,
Flow Space,
1 Oct. 2025
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There are hundreds of models available in all shapes, sizes, and (most frighteningly) price ranges.—
Taylor Fox,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Oct. 2025
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Passionate about utopian socialism and architecture, Gaudí’s forms and shapes were totally fresh, otherworldly and are sometimes referred to as a precursor of the Surrealist movement, of which Salvador Dalí was a key proponent.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
2 Oct. 2025
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While voting on the bill is unlikely, the provision banning software tools like virtual private networks, or VPNs, has caused concern over potential government overreach in tech spaces.—
Leah Olajide,
Freep.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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Senate Democrats, who are demanding a permanent extension of federal subsidies to help people afford health insurance under the Affordable Care Act, have voted down the funding bill four times.—
Terry Moseley,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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Oz, a former health surgeon and television personality took the helm of Medicare and Medicaid Services in April and has said the role of AI in health care will continue to expand.—
Beth Warren,
Nashville Tennessean,
29 Sep. 2025
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One day, Rodgers was in a room at the training facility, conducting a virtual video interview with ESPN personality Pat McAfee, when Dobbins popped in to razz the veteran passer.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Constitution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constitution. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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