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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
Altadena locals have been extremely concerned about investors and corporations buying up homes in their relatively affordable and diverse community, especially in historically Black neighborhoods where many homes have been passed down for multiple generations.
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Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
In recent years, some of the settlers on those outposts have forced the expulsion and displacement of Palestinian communities following settler violence and harassment.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2026
Social engagement and community sentiment are telling metrics.
—Terri Liebler, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2026
For Chris, the outpouring of support is a reflection of his wife’s impact on the community.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
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Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
In recent years, some of the settlers on those outposts have forced the expulsion and displacement of Palestinian communities following settler violence and harassment.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2026
Social engagement and community sentiment are telling metrics.
—Terri Liebler, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2026
For Chris, the outpouring of support is a reflection of his wife’s impact on the community.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for community
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From the opening scene of the family’s move to town, the soft and wistful light shapes the film’s emotional world.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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Then on Friday, Israeli warplanes struck near a state security office in the southern town of Nabatieh, killing 13 officers, according to the Lebanese president’s office.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Subverting Britain’s original intent for the canal system, freedom seekers used the water passage as a route to flee from the colony.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Apr. 2026
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By sequencing corals and the algae that live inside them, researchers have identified colonies that naturally withstand higher temperatures and are beginning to test whether selectively breeding and growing those more resilient corals can support reef recovery.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Look for premium vertical programming to become a bigger part of people’s media diet, too, and look to leverage that, the expert also suggested to the Lisbon crowd.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Apr. 2026
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Péter Magyar, a former official in Orbán’s party, became an ascendant opposition candidate, drawing unprecedented crowds at rallies across the country and eventually leading in most polls.—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Collins has also filed a complaint against the school and fraternity, alleging the same set of circumstances that led to the deadly crash.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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In some ways, cancer has created a fraternity among some players like Taillon, and former Cubs Anthony Rizzo and Jon Lester — all cancer survivors.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
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Magyar’s most disturbing similarity with Orbán is his personality.—
Kapil Komireddi,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
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Arthur is living for the likes, his suburban house of horrors happening to bear similarities to the anonymous McMansions preferred by so many influencers.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
10 Apr. 2026
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Click above to watch Gadd and co-star Jamie Bell face off in a story about brotherhood, friendship, loyalty, anger and violence down the decades.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
7 Apr. 2026
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In the present day, Ruben shows up unannounced at Niall’s wedding, launching the series’ time-hopping study of the fragility of their brotherhood — and the cyclical violence and trauma that bond them.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
7 Apr. 2026
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Sacramento Regional Transit officials are considering transforming parts of a light rail station that are seldom used into a new residential neighborhood.—
James Taylor,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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That could limit their access to single-family neighborhoods, which are often safer and may have better schools.—
Samantha Delouya,
CNN Money,
13 Apr. 2026
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Spotify is also taking the opportunity to introduce a new chart in the US that shows the best kids' and family stories to listen to.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
15 Apr. 2026
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The title comes from the street address for the home Crystal and his family lived in for 46 years, a house lost in last year's devastating Palisades fires.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Community.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/community. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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