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
Both the novelist’s oeuvre and the HBO drama are set among the upper echelons of New York society in the late 19th century, documenting frictions both large (the rise of a new industrial elite) and small (imperceptible breaches of etiquette).
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Alison Herman, Variety, 20 June 2025
People will develop these somewhat problematic or very problematic parasocial relationships and society will have to figure out new guardrails.
—Sonya Collins, Fortune, 20 June 2025
In a just society, everyone should have access to a fundamental level of health care services.
—Alexis Kayser, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 June 2025
But the more Lise questions the pretense of a happily remade society, the nervier everything gets.
—Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2025
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Alison Herman, Variety, 20 June 2025
People will develop these somewhat problematic or very problematic parasocial relationships and society will have to figure out new guardrails.
—Sonya Collins, Fortune, 20 June 2025
In a just society, everyone should have access to a fundamental level of health care services.
—Alexis Kayser, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 June 2025
But the more Lise questions the pretense of a happily remade society, the nervier everything gets.
—Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for society
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For organizations struggling with capacity or skill gaps, CTEM can deliver actionable insights and reduce noise, helping SOC teams become more effective.—
Seemant Sehgal,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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This was just one gathering that Coastal Kids, a 20-year-old organization, has hosted for families to provide an increased sense of community for these families of seriously ill kids, who often don’t get as many opportunities to socialize.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
16 June 2025
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Heather Kelly, Next PR Forbes Agency Council is an invitation-only community for executives in successful public relations, media strategy, creative and advertising agencies.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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The locals nearly revolted against the Hollywood film crew who’d invaded the insular island community to shoot the picture.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
20 June 2025
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Both spacecraft carry a 12-inch golden phonograph record containing images and sounds of Earth curated by a team led by Carl Sagan, which was intended as a time capsule for any alien civilization that might someday intercept it.—
Scott Snowden,
Space.com,
18 June 2025
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The purpose of seeking a humanities education is to learn the great texts and ideas that have stirred the soul of civilization since antiquity.—
Isabella Brannon,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2025
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Drug discovery was once led by private companies, but now half of new patents stem from academia, with US institutions accounting for 87% of those, Kevin Gardner and Michael Kinch wrote in STAT News.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
10 June 2025
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The question is whether institutions will take it—before the public demands it from them.—
Matthew Scogin,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Hip-Hop legends Snoop Dogg and Warren G have shared a brotherhood that dates back decades — from their early days in Long Beach to their rise during the golden era of West Coast rap.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
15 May 2025
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And this isn't some kind of cute, charming way to pose the nomination pool as this brotherhood of men.—
H. Alan Scott,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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Our views on relationships, politics and lifestyle (love of travel, no kids etc.) are in complete alignment.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2025
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Our views on relationships, politics and lifestyle (love of travel, no kids, etc.) are in complete alignment.—
Eric Thomas,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2025
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So while the phone's appeal is potentially 'augmented' by the Trump association, the service will be bought on its own merits.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 June 2025
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The homeowners association will require residents to park inside their garages to prevent the spillover of parking onto neighborhood streets, See said.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 June 2025
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McKinsey’s latest research shows 52% of companies having established a dedicated team to lead AI adoption, and BCG has been hiring aggressively to respond to the boom in AI work.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Directed by Ry Russo-Young (Nuclear Family, And Just Like That) and, crucially, produced by Cooper’s company Unwell, Call Her Alex takes a form so typical of the authorized 21st century celebrity documentary, it’s become a cliché.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
10 June 2025
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“Society.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/society. Accessed 24 Jun. 2025.
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