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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
However, this work is multifaceted and requires strong collaboration with state and community partners to close the gap for these women.
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Mary C. Mayhew, Sun Sentinel, 4 June 2026
People who long for community after a traumatic experience.
—Shyla Watson, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
Kate's visit with cancer patients on Thursday follows an appearance alongside King Charles III, her father-in-law, at Windsor Castle earlier this week for a reception recognizing cancer charities, researchers, health care workers and community organizations supporting those affected by the disease.
—ABC News, 4 June 2026
Without a blueprint in place at the state level, individual communities like Hoffman estates are left to regulate data center expansion on their own.
—Charlie De Mar, CBS News, 4 June 2026
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Mary C. Mayhew, Sun Sentinel, 4 June 2026
People who long for community after a traumatic experience.
—Shyla Watson, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
Kate's visit with cancer patients on Thursday follows an appearance alongside King Charles III, her father-in-law, at Windsor Castle earlier this week for a reception recognizing cancer charities, researchers, health care workers and community organizations supporting those affected by the disease.
—ABC News, 4 June 2026
Without a blueprint in place at the state level, individual communities like Hoffman estates are left to regulate data center expansion on their own.
—Charlie De Mar, CBS News, 4 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for community
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The campaign says entire batches of signatures collected by Bronske were rejected after three towns contacted the Secretary of State’s Office with concerns of forgery.—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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Soccer balls will be all over town for the month or so that the World Cup is here.—
PJ Green
May 30,
Kansas City Star,
30 May 2026
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As part of his program to regain control of France’s overseas empire, Napoleon sent military expeditions to restore slavery in France’s other colonies.—
Jeremy D. Popkin,
The Conversation,
28 May 2026
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The hive’s sturdy, portable design allowed nineteenth-century beekeepers to manage and transport colonies over long distances.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 May 2026
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Marquee continues to draw big DJs and bottle-service crowds, giving in-house partiers a straightforward, elevator-ride-away nightlife option.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Curry has traveled to China seven times with the most recent tour to Chongqing last August, and each visit has drawn massive, frenzied crowds.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
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According to police, Jang had attended an off-campus party hosted by the Alpha Pi sorority and was given alcohol by his fraternity brothers at Beta Alpha Omega.—
Corin Cesaric,
PEOPLE,
2 June 2026
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The two met when Leak was pledging Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity.—
Darcel Rockett,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2026
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By studying past hurricanes, AI models can identify similarities with current storms and help forecasters detect important changes earlier.—
Katie Garch,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 May 2026
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Readers might have grown bored of me saying Joao Neves’ aerial anticipation and ball-winning bear an eerie similarity to peak-level N’Golo Kante, but the 21-year-old is a footballing genius.—
Sarah Shephard,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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James Gray revisits his own past, and some of his favorite themes — the complexities of brotherhood, 1980s New York, loss of innocence — in Paper Tiger.—
Rachel Handler,
Vulture,
26 May 2026
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But with the passage of time, their relationship mutates from enmity and abuse to friendship and brotherhood.—
K.J. Yossman,
Variety,
26 May 2026
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Everyone here is a hip Montréal local, ready to advise about restaurants to try or the best neighborhood spot for a glass of natural wine.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Fredericks is on the city’s June 16 primary ballot, running unopposed to become chair of the local Republican Party in Ward 2, an area encompassing deep-blue neighborhoods like Georgetown, Dupont Circle and Logan Circle.—
Paul Schwartzman,
Washington Post,
28 May 2026
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For families The Sagamore excels at entertaining every member of a family.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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According to a family statement shared with the Associated Press, Bryson died on Tuesday after suffering from a stroke.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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“Community.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/community. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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