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as in crowd
a group of people sharing a common interest and relating together socially
a large community of retired people in the coastal town
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as in fraternity
the body of people in a profession or field of activity
members of the medical community
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as in similarity
the quality or state of having many qualities in common
there's a community of aesthetics that makes a very modern-looking gallery an especially appropriate setting for primitive art
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as in brotherhood
the feeling of closeness and friendship that exists between companions
interactive features that are designed to foster a sense of community among the visitors to the Web site
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Recent Examples of community
The Grammys will not only honor the artistry and achievements of our music community but also serve as a platform to amplify the spirit of resilience that defines this great city of Los Angeles.
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CBS News, 15 Jan. 2025
The Samsung community has been waiting to see if the Galaxy S25 family will have their preferred option of Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 across the portfolio or if some territories would adopt the slower Samsung’s own Exynos 2500 chipset.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
For some Lebanese, however, especially in the Shiite community, Hezbollah remains not only the emblem of resistance against Israeli aggression, but also a major provider of social services, running hospitals, health centers, and schools in the south, the Bekaa, and the suburbs of Beirut.
—Youmna Melhem Chamieh, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
Just a few miles from Truckee, which anchors the California side of the crystalline lake, is Martis Camp, a low-key and high-luxury residential resort community spanning 2,177 pristine acres.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 2 Jan. 2025
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CBS News, 15 Jan. 2025
The Samsung community has been waiting to see if the Galaxy S25 family will have their preferred option of Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 across the portfolio or if some territories would adopt the slower Samsung’s own Exynos 2500 chipset.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
For some Lebanese, however, especially in the Shiite community, Hezbollah remains not only the emblem of resistance against Israeli aggression, but also a major provider of social services, running hospitals, health centers, and schools in the south, the Bekaa, and the suburbs of Beirut.
—Youmna Melhem Chamieh, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
Just a few miles from Truckee, which anchors the California side of the crystalline lake, is Martis Camp, a low-key and high-luxury residential resort community spanning 2,177 pristine acres.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 2 Jan. 2025
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This season, Juan moves from Colombia to join his fiancée Jessica, their baby son and soon-to-be stepsons in a sleepy town in Wyoming.Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 14 Jan. 2025
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What fictional town does Pretty Little Liars take place in?Alex Vance, Parents, 14 Jan. 2025
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Van Drew’s southern New Jersey district includes beach towns and summer colonies like Cape May, Atlantic City and Long Beach Island.Zack Budryk, The Hill, 14 Jan. 2025
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Cyclone Chido struck the island of Mayotte in December, causing significant devastation to the 300,000 residents of the French colony off the East African coast.Ken Silverstein, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2025
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Go earlier in the evening on a weekday to avoid crowds.Amber Gibson, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2025
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More than 20 others among the massive crowd suffered gunshot injuries.Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 14 Jan. 2025
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In fact, until recently Carter may have been the most unwelcome member of the exclusive fraternity on the planet known as The Presidents Club.Philip Elliott, TIME, 9 Jan. 2025
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Unlike Daniels, Baker Mayfield may not have received an initial Pro Bowl invitation, but the seven-year veteran (and fellow member of the Heisman Trophy fraternity) is playing the best football of his career.The Athletic, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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Even the Blue Jackets’ subtly savage social media team noticed the similarity in the two goals Jarry gave up in the shootout.Rob Rossi, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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Freeman immediately spotted similarities to her own unpublished book.Katy Waldman, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
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Rio Hondo, win or lose, is a brotherhood, Carson said.Benjamin Royer, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
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As a youngster, to be a part of a brotherhood, especially as an only child, was special to me.Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 12 Dec. 2024
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It was posted long enough for screenshots to speed through neighbors’ text message chains and for the text to be copied onto neighborhood Ring camera chat groups and the Watch Duty app.Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
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The Kenneth Fire started burning Thursday evening in the Woodland Hills area of Los Angeles, near the Calabasas neighborhood, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.Tim Stelloh, NBC News, 10 Jan. 2025
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Anyone who has gone through a catastrophic fire and lost a home will always be a fire family.Tamara Conniff, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Jan. 2025
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As a large number of schools are closed, families, too, were out and children played around a fountain.Kate Lavelle, Glamour, 13 Jan. 2025
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“Community.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/community. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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