1
as in organization
a group of persons formally joined together for some common interest
a debate society
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2
as in community
the feeling of closeness and friendship that exists between companions
an evening marked by a lovely dinner and the society of our closest friends
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as in civilization
the way people live at a particular time and place
a pre-automobile society in which ordinary people rarely strayed far from home
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Recent Examples of society
Mary’s character navigates complex racial dynamics, passing as white in a society segregated by race.
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Essence, 1 May 2025
In other words, companies can collaborate with other companies—along with communities, governments and civil society—to manage and restore freshwater resources and ecosystems at scales that matter, from river basins to regions.
—Jeff Opperman, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Some legal scholars have framed the president’s attacks on education as part of a larger war on civil society.
—Natalie Proulx, New York Times, 1 May 2025
Fear of government retribution is now spreading through society.
—Frank Langfitt, NPR, 22 Apr. 2025
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Essence, 1 May 2025
In other words, companies can collaborate with other companies—along with communities, governments and civil society—to manage and restore freshwater resources and ecosystems at scales that matter, from river basins to regions.
—Jeff Opperman, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Some legal scholars have framed the president’s attacks on education as part of a larger war on civil society.
—Natalie Proulx, New York Times, 1 May 2025
Fear of government retribution is now spreading through society.
—Frank Langfitt, NPR, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for society
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Before the 2024 contest kicked off, over 60 LGBTQ+ organizations worldwide called for a Eurovision boycott over its inclusion of Israel amid the country’s siege on Gaza.—
Abby Monteil,
Them.,
29 Apr. 2025
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Two weeks after cutting funding for the organization that coordinates the report's production, the Trump administration has apparently informed all the authors working on it that their services are no longer needed.—
Alex Goy,
ArsTechnica,
29 Apr. 2025
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The couple, beloved in their community of Santa Fe, New Mexico, were found dead in their home Feb. 26.—
Caren Bohan,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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But being involved in the community also has informed changes.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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Archaeologists have announced the discovery of 5,000-year-old remains apparently belonging to a high-society woman from an ancient Peruvian civilization.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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These intrepid workers are cut off from civilization.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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More recently, stablecoins have become more appealing to institutions aiming to transfer value, particularly in dollars, across the globe more cheaply and efficiently outside the traditional financial system.—
Tanaya Macheel,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2025
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According to research by Workday, 90% of respondents believe AI can boost transparency and accountability inside institutions.—
Federico Sendra,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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The creativity the brothers bring from four decades of producing concerts and exploring design around the world while touring has injected a fresh perspective to HGTV, while their brotherhood has endeared them to viewers.—
Leena Tailor,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Apr. 2025
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He was entrenched in an exclusive brotherhood with teammates and classmates.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Melissa Rudy is senior health editor and a member of the lifestyle team at Fox News Digital.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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So until the implementation of a gold visa in the U.S., where are five popular opportunities globally for entrepreneurs to consider for business and lifestyle? 1.—
Paul Williams,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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The Edgar Awards announced the 2025 winners on May 1 The awards honor the best in mystery fiction, nonfiction and television The association also gave out a selection of special awards at the ceremony The winners of the 2025 Edgar Allan Poe Awards are here!—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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In 1955, the San Diego Public Library took over much of the La Jolla collection while leaving the association with its music and arts materials, at which time the association adopted the name Athenaeum Music & Arts Library.—
Michael Williams,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 May 2025
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Open for just 24 hours, starting April 24, the project is meant to humanize the harms of social media use among young children and call for governments and private companies to act urgently to protect online spaces for young users.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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Services like Google Docs, Sheets, Gmail, and other applications are now beginning to offer Gemini built-in which may be contributing to the company's expansion.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Society.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/society. Accessed 8 May. 2025.
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