1
as in organization
a group of persons formally joined together for some common interest
a debate society
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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
The push aims to prepare for a shrinking workforce as China becomes a super-aged society.
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Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Aug. 2025
In stratified societies, creating a civil service through meritocracy can consolidate the power of communities that already have educational advantages, impeding the task of nation building.
—Foreign Affairs, 19 Aug. 2025
Whoever wins the runoff in October 2025, Bolivian society will likely continue to be plagued by the social, political and economic divisions that have been present for years.
—Mollie J. Cohen, The Conversation, 18 Aug. 2025
The task now is clear: invest in education, demand higher standards, and rebuild trust from the ground up – because the future of health, sustainability, and society may well be dependent on it.
—Felicia Jackson, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
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Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Aug. 2025
In stratified societies, creating a civil service through meritocracy can consolidate the power of communities that already have educational advantages, impeding the task of nation building.
—Foreign Affairs, 19 Aug. 2025
Whoever wins the runoff in October 2025, Bolivian society will likely continue to be plagued by the social, political and economic divisions that have been present for years.
—Mollie J. Cohen, The Conversation, 18 Aug. 2025
The task now is clear: invest in education, demand higher standards, and rebuild trust from the ground up – because the future of health, sustainability, and society may well be dependent on it.
—Felicia Jackson, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for society
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The organization 72 Acts of Kindness, named in honor of Colin Brown, who was killed by a stray bullet on the way home from a hockey game, made both a financial contribution and donated candy to sell.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Aug. 2025
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Bush said organizations could see a change in the next Continuum of Care process, which is how the Department of Housing and Urban Development distributes funding for homelessness services and prevention.—
Keely Doll,
The Courier-Journal,
15 Aug. 2025
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This was a film that set out to show the power of healing, the resilience of community, and above all the strength of the Ukrainian spirit in the face of such traumatic times.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
19 Aug. 2025
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Holloway stars as John Matherson, a college professor and former military officer charged with protecting his community after a catastrophic electromagnetic pulse attack cripples the nation.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
19 Aug. 2025
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While classical civilizations like Greece and Rome left behind cathedrals of stone, ancient India left behind cathedrals of thought.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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How lonely, to be so close to civilization and yet so far.—
Emma Sloley
August 14,
Literary Hub,
14 Aug. 2025
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Jackson's hiring as college's 11th president will encounter pressures of institution's identity, challenges with enrollment, and diversifying sources of income.—
Liam Adams,
The Tennessean,
22 Aug. 2025
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Where To Shop In Soho Liberty London Iconic department store Liberty London is a London institution.—
Rachel Dube,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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The brotherhoods sometimes recast their patron saints as relatives who naturally appreciated the African rhythms of their homelands.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
18 July 2025
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And the only way to survive is to build a community, build a brotherhood, build a nation that will keep resisting.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
9 July 2025
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Making healthy lifestyle decisions early on can also significantly reduce the risk of complications in the future, which can impact longevity.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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There has been a time in this country when some advocates considered living on the street a lifestyle choice.—
Michel Martin,
NPR,
14 Aug. 2025
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The association’s optimism draws on a history of rapid growth.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
18 Aug. 2025
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The difficulty for the police, the clubs, the players association and other Dutch authorities is that there is a culture in modern-day football for many players flaunting their wealth.—
Daniel Taylor,
New York Times,
17 Aug. 2025
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The South Bend Tribune asked McDonald's corporate about its policy regarding involving police in restaurant disturbances, but the company has not responded.—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
23 Aug. 2025
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Both companies jointly own a North America Lithium project in Quebec, Canada.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Aug. 2025
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“Society.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/society. Accessed 27 Aug. 2025.
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