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as in communities
a group of people sharing a common interest and relating together socially
that clan of football fans has parties every weekend on which the New England Patriots play
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as in tribes
a group of persons who come from the same ancestor
the whole clan gets together only for holidays
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Recent Examples of clans
And our definition of social media was to converse about the over-the-top shenanigans of the fictional Ewing, Channing and Carrington clans at the proverbial office watercooler.
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Marc Berman, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
In 2020, the California Fish and Game Commission made six lion clans a candidate for protection under the state Endangered Species Act, and are expected to decide whether to permanently list them next year.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
Any recognition of Somaliland as an independent state will result in dangerous repercussions, including exacerbating internal divisions between the various clans of Somaliland that support independence and others that seek to remain within the Somali federal state.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Advertisement California wildlife officials are poised to decide whether to designate six isolated clans of pumas as endangered or threatened species under state law.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
To honor its heritage, Alexandria celebrates with an annual mile-long parade that has multiple Scottish clans giving bagpipe and drum performances alongside their terriers and hounds.
—Madeline Weinfield, Travel + Leisure, 5 Dec. 2024
This ceremony dates back to clans and tribes preparing for battle and affirming their loyalty to their commander.
—Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 20 Nov. 2024
The remoteness of the town helped the Nabeshima family, which ruled over this part of the island in the 17th century, conceal its pottery techniques from other clans.
—Rosecrans Baldwin, Travel + Leisure, 16 Oct. 2024
In August, head up to the Northern Territory, to the town of Nhulunbuy, for the Garma Festival, the country’s largest Indigenous gathering where the Yolngu clans of Arnhem Land celebrate life and their stories through art, music, and dance.
—Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2024
Marc Berman, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
In 2020, the California Fish and Game Commission made six lion clans a candidate for protection under the state Endangered Species Act, and are expected to decide whether to permanently list them next year.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
Any recognition of Somaliland as an independent state will result in dangerous repercussions, including exacerbating internal divisions between the various clans of Somaliland that support independence and others that seek to remain within the Somali federal state.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Advertisement California wildlife officials are poised to decide whether to designate six isolated clans of pumas as endangered or threatened species under state law.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
To honor its heritage, Alexandria celebrates with an annual mile-long parade that has multiple Scottish clans giving bagpipe and drum performances alongside their terriers and hounds.
—Madeline Weinfield, Travel + Leisure, 5 Dec. 2024
This ceremony dates back to clans and tribes preparing for battle and affirming their loyalty to their commander.
—Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 20 Nov. 2024
The remoteness of the town helped the Nabeshima family, which ruled over this part of the island in the 17th century, conceal its pottery techniques from other clans.
—Rosecrans Baldwin, Travel + Leisure, 16 Oct. 2024
In August, head up to the Northern Territory, to the town of Nhulunbuy, for the Garma Festival, the country’s largest Indigenous gathering where the Yolngu clans of Arnhem Land celebrate life and their stories through art, music, and dance.
—Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clans
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Build communities around your business to increase customer engagement and loyalty.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Coastal communities live under the periodic threat that drilling suspensions could be lifted, and a permanent ban promises long-term confidence, particularly for the tourism and fishing industries.—
Lisa Friedman,
New York Times,
6 Jan. 2025
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The complaint notes that Californians voted in 1984 to amend the California Constitution to ban banked games, though tribes are exempted from that ban under a 2000 state constitutional amendment.—
Andrew Sheeler,
Sacramento Bee,
2 Jan. 2025
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The tribes are suing under a law — Senate Bill 549 — that went into effect Wednesday.—
Andrew Sheeler,
Sacramento Bee,
2 Jan. 2025
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Solutions like these improve health and education outcomes, empower women, and enable families to thrive, transforming their futures.—
Matt Damon,
TIME,
22 Mar. 2025
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The nuptials began on Wednesday, March 19, with an intimate dinner between the couple's families and wedding party.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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And that's where little cliques were formed.—
Kate Hogan,
People.com,
10 Dec. 2024
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With Venus entering your 11th house of friendships, networks and visions of the future, this transit could spark connections that challenge your social circles and cliques.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
29 Nov. 2024
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“Clans.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clans. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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