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as in plantation
a settlement in a new country or region
the early history of New York City when it was a Dutch colony
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Recent Examples of colony
Among the decisions that caused friction between Britain and its American colonies, the Quartering Act received formal approval from King George III, requiring colonial authorities to house British soldiers if the barracks provided there were too small.
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USA Today, 6 May 2026
This fabric was conceived in England in the early 20th century to protect British soldiers serving in tropical colonies.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 6 May 2026
The colony here is made up of African penguins, a species that has declined by nearly 95% in the wild and is now classified endangered.
—Jessica Burch, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
There will also be potential opportunities for visitors on the South Lawn to get a closer look at a working colony and learn about beekeeping firsthand.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
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USA Today, 6 May 2026
This fabric was conceived in England in the early 20th century to protect British soldiers serving in tropical colonies.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 6 May 2026
The colony here is made up of African penguins, a species that has declined by nearly 95% in the wild and is now classified endangered.
—Jessica Burch, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
There will also be potential opportunities for visitors on the South Lawn to get a closer look at a working colony and learn about beekeeping firsthand.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for colony
Noun
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Nestled within a working tea plantation at the edge of the pristine Nyungwe Forest National Park, this luxury lodge is one of the most upscale hotels in Rwanda.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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Indonesians make up the large bulk of foreign labor in Malaysia, predominantly in plantations and construction.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Presidents have often recognized and honored the Jewish community within the broader story of America.—
Ari Berman,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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Flanked by several clergy members of various denominations, Dolan, 76, thanked his former colleagues, as well as civic and community officials, before praising Jesus Christ for his lengthy career in the church.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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Almost half a century later, the resurgence of the LES as an artists’ hub is being shaped by small, independent galleries; artist-run nonprofits like 99Canal and the Abrons Art Center; blue-chip galleries like Perrotin; and the East Side outposts of Chelsea galleries such as Hollis Taggart.—
Natalia Torija,
Curbed,
14 May 2026
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The rooms The villas inspired by traditional Patagonian outposts are sleek and minimalistic from the outside, but sweet and cozy on the inside.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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“Colony.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/colony. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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