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as in nature
the set of qualities that makes a person, a group of people, or a thing different from others
the question of whether violent conflict is part of the constitution of human society
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as in law
a collection or system of rules of conduct
our society's constitution requires that every member in good standing pay yearly dues
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as in act
a rule of conduct or action laid down by a governing authority and especially a legislature
the constitution against murder is universal among civilized societies
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Recent Examples of constitution
Stokely and two other midwives sued the state Thursday, alleging that Georgia’s policies violate the state constitution and don’t ensure patients’ safety.
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Aria Bendix, NBC news, 2 Apr. 2026
The author argues that sheriffs should not have independent authority over ballots and election procedures, and calls for the state legislature to clarify sheriff powers by amending the constitution to make sheriffs appointed rather than elected, similar to police chiefs.
—Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
That’s the opposite of the official government line, which has communism enshrined in the country’s constitution and has refused to open up the country’s economy.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
Missouri’s expansion coverage is enshrined in the state’s constitution, thanks to an amendment voters passed in 2020.
—Suzanne King, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
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Aria Bendix, NBC news, 2 Apr. 2026
The author argues that sheriffs should not have independent authority over ballots and election procedures, and calls for the state legislature to clarify sheriff powers by amending the constitution to make sheriffs appointed rather than elected, similar to police chiefs.
—Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
That’s the opposite of the official government line, which has communism enshrined in the country’s constitution and has refused to open up the country’s economy.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
Missouri’s expansion coverage is enshrined in the state’s constitution, thanks to an amendment voters passed in 2020.
—Suzanne King, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for constitution
Noun
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The Legislature, designed to be a deliberative body, moves slowly by nature, and has through the end of August to send bills to Newsom for his signature or veto.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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Review subscriptions and tidy receipts, then update prices or boundaries, because clear values help your compassionate nature avoid overgiving.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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His videos show a leaner, more muscular physique — the kind often celebrated across social media platforms.—
Grace Baek,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Doing away with the classic Humpty Dumpty physique, chef Nicolas Cloiseau opts for something less banal and more cubic, channeling his inner Picasso.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Critics, however, said the new law undermines democratic principles by replacing electoral legitimacy with presidential appointment.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
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One dichotomy that’s set up in the book is between the language of poetry and the language of law.—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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Those are fighting words, and, in the coming days, the Pope can counter them as much through symbolic acts as through words of peace.—
Paul Elie,
New Yorker,
4 Apr. 2026
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For certain great artists, Meis believes, the creative act is a safe harbor where life’s pressures, exigencies, and calamities aren’t so much denied or resolved as reimagined as pictorial dramas.—
Jed Perl,
The New York Review of Books,
4 Apr. 2026
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There are self-pampering add-ons too, like scheduling an in-room Swedish and deep-tissue massage, or elevating your sleep with a personalized turndown service.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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The durable and velvety soft tanning mitt is designed to keep self tanner off your palms and hands.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The pull-on waistband hits around the belly button, and the slightly wide-leg sweatpant shape feels relaxed without veering into bell-bottom territory.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
8 Apr. 2026
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By pretty much every metric — student loan debt, credit scores, rates of homeownership — those who left were in worse financial shape than their neighbors, prompting them to leave for a better economic climate.—
Terry Castleman,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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The bill would have protected girls’ right to safe, fair competition, while allowing for a coeducational category as an appropriate avenue for transgender participation.—
Lisa Frizell,
Denver Post,
6 Apr. 2026
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OpenAI publicly opposed the bill but in private began issuing threats.—
Ronan Farrow,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Jayden is a sweet, funny, and bright young boy with a joyful and engaging personality.—
MARE Staff,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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Daisie, 14, full of laughter and positive energy, is a one-of-a-kind personality.—
The Star
April 4,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Constitution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constitution. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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