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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Recent Examples of social
Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 15 Mar. 2026
Her work touches on social justice issues and is often deeply emotional.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
Kelly Wilkinson, IndyStar, 5 Dec. 2025
As a part of this collaboration with Apple TV+, the hotel has been staged to echo that of the set in which the series’ protagonist Maxine Dellacorte (played by actress Kristen Wiig) social-climbs her way through a 1960s high society drenched in scandal.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 24 Nov. 2025
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Adjective
The protagonists might be too young, yet their family, surroundings, social pressure and terrain force them on that journey.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 15 Mar. 2026
Her work touches on social justice issues and is often deeply emotional.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
Noun
Program Director Kayce Goley says the monthly social was started after COVID to try to regain engagement among the community that had been cooped up for two years.
—Kelly Wilkinson, IndyStar, 5 Dec. 2025
As a part of this collaboration with Apple TV+, the hotel has been staged to echo that of the set in which the series’ protagonist Maxine Dellacorte (played by actress Kristen Wiig) social-climbs her way through a 1960s high society drenched in scandal.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 24 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for social
Adjective
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This contrasted with her otherwise outgoing personality and sense of humor.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
15 Mar. 2026
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Gabriel Boric, a Magallanes native and Chile’s outgoing president, greenlit Cape Froward in 2024.—
Mark Johanson,
Outside,
14 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Despite their beauty, the plants have witnessed the island’s brutal past, from the disappearance of its indigenous people to the violent colonial occupations fueled by the enslavement of Africans people.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
20 Mar. 2026
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That flashback thread unfolds against the twilight of British colonial rule, as the impending disbanding of the Royal Hong Kong Police Force’s Special Branch collides with the kidnapping of a prominent business tycoon, triggering a dangerous internal power struggle.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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His politics come out of the tea party movement, and are ultra-conservative.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Benner Tea Party Gift Set Time for a spring tea party!—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
24 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Her government is to scrap a lethal arms exports ban in the coming weeks to promote Japan's defense industry and cooperation with the United States and other friendly nations.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Mar. 2026
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Your community gains volume alongside the Moon bouncing into your friendly 11th house, so your team brainstorm or group chat may suddenly gain momentum regarding an upcoming project.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Defendants contest only that CASA has not satisfied the first requirement for such associational standing.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
2 Dec. 2025
Noun
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There was no minibar or espresso machine, but bottled water, a kettle and tea was provided.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Mar. 2026
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Fruit, ginger shots, sea moss beverages, tea, and water were on hand, in alignment with her alcohol-free rider and commitment to sobriety.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
18 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The dining room adjoins the kitchen in classic Victorian style, creating a fluid, convivial space.—
Annabelle Dufraigne,
Architectural Digest,
14 Mar. 2026
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Today’s China may have lost a lot of the graciousness once bestowed on foreigners, or at least Americans, generally speaking, but one country that has been consistently convivial over several decades for this guy is Japan.—
David Dickstein,
Oc Register,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Big Oil makes money, and so do the parasitic politicians that the industry supports.—
Bill McKibben,
New Yorker,
18 Mar. 2026
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The claim Influencers say parasitic infestations — especially of the gut — are common and that people should take measures to clear them out periodically.—
Sarah Boden,
NPR,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Social.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/social. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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