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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
In this case, Declaration of Independence broadsides were distributed throughout the colonies shortly after the original document was signed.
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Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 29 Jan. 2026
Two colonies live in northwestern California.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
The explosion signaled that flying cars in every driveway and a moon colony would not happen in our lifetimes.
—Harvey Young, Chicago Tribune, 29 Jan. 2026
Rhode Island was the last of the original 13 colonies to join the United States.
—Catherine Messier, The Providence Journal, 28 Jan. 2026
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Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 29 Jan. 2026
Two colonies live in northwestern California.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
The explosion signaled that flying cars in every driveway and a moon colony would not happen in our lifetimes.
—Harvey Young, Chicago Tribune, 29 Jan. 2026
Rhode Island was the last of the original 13 colonies to join the United States.
—Catherine Messier, The Providence Journal, 28 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for colony
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Antoine’s trees were eventually felled after the plantation changed hands multiple times after the death of enslaver Roman.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Jan. 2026
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One of them, the Luisita Golf Course and Country Club, was built over a former sugar plantation where 14 striking workers were massacred in 2004.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
23 Jan. 2026
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Along with her late husband, the pair founded VIB, an anti-violence nonprofit dedicated to raising social awareness and aiding community causes in Boston, federal prosecutors said.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Cultivating community Against the backdrop of a retail climate that’s more challenging than ever, designers chose to strip back their show settings and focus on the humanity behind the designs.—
Amy O’Brien,
Vogue,
30 Jan. 2026
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The lakeside metropolis’ green cred gets an eco-luxe boost with this first Canadian outpost of the 1 Hotels brand.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Jan. 2026
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The diner currently operates outposts in downtown Austin, Oltorf Street and Burnet Road.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Colony.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/colony. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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