1
as in outgoing
likely to seek or enjoy the company of others
not exactly the social sort, our boss generally stays in his office and keeps to himself
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2
as in colonial
tending to group with others of the same kind
dogs are social animals, preferring by nature to be part of a pack
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as in tea party
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Recent Examples of social
Rachel Hale, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Gear up for game days, sorority socials, and everyday meals with this cost-saving membership.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2025
Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 29 Oct. 2025
Auction has all the ingredients for a cogent social thriller, but never delivers enough in terms of conflict.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
For Gen Zers scrolling through their socials, Kirk was hard to miss.
—Rachel Hale, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Gear up for game days, sorority socials, and everyday meals with this cost-saving membership.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
Everyday absurdities, moral failings and big-city tension carry a pointed social sting.
—Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 29 Oct. 2025
Auction has all the ingredients for a cogent social thriller, but never delivers enough in terms of conflict.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for social
Adjective
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Takaichi, 64, defeated four other candidates to succeed outgoing Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, who resigned in September after poor election results, as leader of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP).—
Selina Wang,
ABC News,
27 Oct. 2025
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Jennifer’s Body follows two polar opposite best friends, the outgoing Jennifer and bookish Needy (Amanda Seyfried), whose friendship takes a turn when the former embarks on a murderous rampage of her male classmates.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
26 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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While the women accused in the infamous Salem witch trials in colonial America have long since been pardoned, the convictions of hundreds of British women executed under similar laws officially still stand.—
James Frater,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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His father was a prominent rice farmer and local MP under Ghana’s first post-colonial leader, Kwame Nkrumah.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Throughout the 90-minute, private tea party, guests can learn about and sample various strains of cannabis.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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In the scene, Kardashian has a tea party with her two kids and niece Dream.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The Coach Outlet is stocked with buttery-soft leather backpacks, stylish crossbody bags, and even small accessories, such as pocket-friendly card cases and sturdy luggage tags, all of which are up to 70 percent off their retail price.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
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The brand offers dozens of high-quality sheets in cozy, breathable fabrics at wallet-friendly prices.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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On Monday evening, WWD kicked off its 2025 CEO Summit with a cocktail party, cohosted by Salesforce, in celebration of the publication’s 115-year milestone.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
28 Oct. 2025
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At the Academy Museum cocktail party preceding it, the awards circuit still had its new-car smell; everyone seemed a little more excited to slip into their tuxedos and gravity-defying gowns (or, in the case of Kim Kardashian, a head-encompassing beige silk scarf).—
Dana Harris-Bridson,
IndieWire,
20 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Deep in the Amish and Mennonite communities of Ohio and Indiana, the dessert menu at Das Dutchman Essenhaus, a hospitable chain of family-style restaurants, features a pecan pie of grand design.—
Pervaiz Shallwani,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
21 Oct. 2025
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Vacherot triumphed 6-3, 6-4, to reach his first ATP final at tour level, moving one match away from capping one of the most extraordinary performances of the year, in the part of the season most hospitable to the unexpected.—
James Hansen,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Jarrard also mentions the Flood, a parasitic alien species introduced in Combat Evolved that have become recurring antagonists of the franchise.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Oct. 2025
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Foxes, bobcats and coyotes can be infected with trichinosis, a parasitic infection.—
Stuart Dyos,
Nashville Tennessean,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Enjoy your morning coffee or tea on the private back porch, or settle into the living room with a good book.—
Gabriela Ulloa,
Architectural Digest,
25 Oct. 2025
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Dressy Attire London has its fair share of traditions, including afternoon tea and nights of theater.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Social.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/social. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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