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Recent Examples of citizenry
Recently other meanings have been proposed, but in any reading the hundreds of human figures portrayed on the frieze represent a broad swath of Athenian citizenry.
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James Romm, The New York Review of Books, 19 Mar. 2026
Other élites fiercely resisted the populist surge but refused to make meaningful concessions to address the citizenry’s core grievances.
—Anand Gopal, New Yorker, 28 Feb. 2026
The systematic process of forcing Indigenous peoples from their homes, spearheaded by the War Department’s troubled Office of Indian Affairs, was now in full swing, and Florida, with citizenry from the Deep South, was eager to join the Union as a slave state.
—Literary Hub, 23 Feb. 2026
Valentyn Ogirenko | Reuters Digital transformation and reskilling are challenges during the best of times, but Ukraine’s wartime achievements with technology deployment for its citizenry are a unique success story.
—Rachel Curry, CNBC, 18 Feb. 2026
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James Romm, The New York Review of Books, 19 Mar. 2026
Other élites fiercely resisted the populist surge but refused to make meaningful concessions to address the citizenry’s core grievances.
—Anand Gopal, New Yorker, 28 Feb. 2026
The systematic process of forcing Indigenous peoples from their homes, spearheaded by the War Department’s troubled Office of Indian Affairs, was now in full swing, and Florida, with citizenry from the Deep South, was eager to join the Union as a slave state.
—Literary Hub, 23 Feb. 2026
Valentyn Ogirenko | Reuters Digital transformation and reskilling are challenges during the best of times, but Ukraine’s wartime achievements with technology deployment for its citizenry are a unique success story.
—Rachel Curry, CNBC, 18 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for citizenry
Noun
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Barak was cognizant of how the Arab populace would perceive Israeli involvement.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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The Iranian regime is deeply unpopular with its populace.—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The report arrives as Yale and its Ivy League peers are under pressure from multiple directions — not just a skeptical public, but a federal government that has used funding as a direct lever against campus autonomy.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
15 Apr. 2026
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Now, that figure has nearly doubled to 27% – reflecting a broad shift in sentiment across the American public, especially among Democrats and young people.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Hitching is particularly good at connecting you to those living at the margins of society — the kinds of people many of us don’t encounter often through normal channels and the media.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
14 Apr. 2026
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The government estimates that half a million people living in the shadows of Spanish society could be eligible to apply; analysts say the number is likely higher.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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John Tortorella was hired as head coach in June 2022, helped establish a culture, had the young Flyers overachieving and then wore out his welcome — such is life as an NHL head coach and especially one named John Tortorella.—
Tom Dougherty,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Consider the island vibes and shakerato riffs of Wonderift Coffee in Ahwatukee, while on Grand Avenue, Malegría Cafe blends Salvadorian horchata lattes, reflecting how local coffee culture is embracing Latin influences.—
Chris Malloy,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Citizenry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/citizenry. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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