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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
High prices add to the financial burden on some of the community’s seniors, single parents and people who are unable to work.
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Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026
They were introduced to the Para skiing community through Erik Petersen, the competition center director at the National Sports Center for the Disabled in Winter Park.
—ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026
Xcel Energy Colorado's Andrew Holder, director of community relations and local government affairs, explained that devices known as re-closers trip when there are power line faults.
—Alan Gionet, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
Still, many no-kill shelters are beloved by their communities and credited with saving the lives of the hundreds of thousands of strays that are euthanized in shelters annually.
—Amber Gaudet, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2026
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Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026
They were introduced to the Para skiing community through Erik Petersen, the competition center director at the National Sports Center for the Disabled in Winter Park.
—ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026
Xcel Energy Colorado's Andrew Holder, director of community relations and local government affairs, explained that devices known as re-closers trip when there are power line faults.
—Alan Gionet, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
Still, many no-kill shelters are beloved by their communities and credited with saving the lives of the hundreds of thousands of strays that are euthanized in shelters annually.
—Amber Gaudet, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for community
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That section of town received evacuation alerts hours after flames threatened the area, and much later than wealthier, whiter areas of the unincorporated town.—
Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
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The busiest single day of the year is usually the Capay Valley Almond Festival, a five-town celebration billed as the only festival of its kind in California.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
14 Mar. 2026
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The trail will typically lead you to cracks and crevices where the colony is hidden.—
Alexandra Kelly,
Martha Stewart,
13 Mar. 2026
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The treaty also supported the idea of the Delaware acting as the leader of a coalition of other Native nations that would join the colonies as a state with representation in Congress when the war ended.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Mar. 2026
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The game was played in front of a sellout crowd of 41,628 that was decidedly pro-Mexico.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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For outdoor adventures, the Ulistac Natural Area and Guadalupe River Trail offer opportunities for walks, birdwatching, and biking that provide welcome breaks from stadium crowds.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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After Martinez died, the university suspended the fraternity.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Where liberty, equality, and fraternity matter less than productivity, efficiency, and optimization.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Mar. 2026
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There was enough similarity in the complaints filed with the Military Religious Freedom Foundation to imply that the fanaticism came directly from the Pentagon, where Hegseth himself has been leading prayer meetings during duty hours.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Mar. 2026
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The rule has also drawn criticism for its similarity to MLS’ Designated Player Rule, with some believing a regulation that only increases pay for the most elite players is a detriment to roster-building.—
Molly Geary,
Sportico.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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Washington in turn thanked the Delaware leaders for their allegiance and their desire for brotherhood.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Mar. 2026
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And there was a real brotherhood among all the lifeguards.—
Kathleen Perricone,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Mar. 2026
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The neighborhood/area The immediate neighborhood around the resort doesn’t offer much beyond lush greenery, but drive about 15 minutes west to find the famous Alona Beach, a particularly scenic strip of sand bookended by dramatic rock walls.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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Because Saddam Hussein lived in a tough neighborhood.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Mar. 2026
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Advice columnist Carolyn Hax takes your comments and questions most Fridays about life, family, relationships and more.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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The family of Lisa Lopez-Galvan, who was shot and killed in the mass shooting that erupted at the Chiefs’ Super Bowl rally in February 2024, left the Jackson County courthouse in tears on Monday afternoon.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Community.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/community. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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