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as in natures
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 laws
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 acts
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 constitutions
Leaders of several former Soviet republics, including Russia, Belarus, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan, have previously used new or amended constitutions to revise statutory term limits.
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ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
Encouraged and frightened by the events at Naples, other sovereigns granted constitutions.
—Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 12 Mar. 2026
Founding Father James Madison included this important bulwark against governmental overreaching in his introductory draft of the Bill of Rights, and it was then incorporated into the United States Constitution and many of the individual state constitutions.
—Barbara Jaffe, New York Daily News, 4 Mar. 2026
And there are other countries that have constitutions.
—Steven Rosenbaum, CBS News, 1 Mar. 2026
According to the ancient texts, distress and diseases (like infertility) occur when our doshas—the body’s three basic constitutions—fall out of harmony.
—Annie Daly, Vogue, 19 Feb. 2026
During the same time, progressive states were adopting constitutions holding government systems directly accountable to voters.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Thirty-seven states have Blaine Amendments in their constitutions.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
Modern authoritarianism does not announce itself with tanks in the streets or the suspension of constitutions.
—Alejandro Reyes, Washington Post, 3 Feb. 2026
ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
Encouraged and frightened by the events at Naples, other sovereigns granted constitutions.
—Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 12 Mar. 2026
Founding Father James Madison included this important bulwark against governmental overreaching in his introductory draft of the Bill of Rights, and it was then incorporated into the United States Constitution and many of the individual state constitutions.
—Barbara Jaffe, New York Daily News, 4 Mar. 2026
And there are other countries that have constitutions.
—Steven Rosenbaum, CBS News, 1 Mar. 2026
According to the ancient texts, distress and diseases (like infertility) occur when our doshas—the body’s three basic constitutions—fall out of harmony.
—Annie Daly, Vogue, 19 Feb. 2026
During the same time, progressive states were adopting constitutions holding government systems directly accountable to voters.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Thirty-seven states have Blaine Amendments in their constitutions.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
Modern authoritarianism does not announce itself with tanks in the streets or the suspension of constitutions.
—Alejandro Reyes, Washington Post, 3 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for constitutions
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But Lau wonders whether Horses will be able to avoid conflict, due to their inherent independent natures.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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Hval’s restless melodies and at-times Proustian lyrics trail cigarette smoke or the fragrance of roses toward litanies of memory, all the while deconstructing the very natures of stage performance, recording technology, and digital existence.—
Jenn Pelly,
Time,
4 Dec. 2025
Noun
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The trend also comes at a time when weight-loss medications are on the rise, more ultra-thin physiques appear to dominate red carpets and some social media users have built platforms off the outward pursuit of thinness.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Thanks in part to Ozempic, thin is back in, with once-plus-size celebrities sporting svelter physiques, and some already-slim stars now verging on gaunt.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
22 Jan. 2026
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However, some Idaho taxpayers can expect longer waits on refunds due to state tax conformity laws the Idaho Statesman previously reported.—
Hali Smith
April 4,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Apr. 2026
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The mayor also says the city could need to stop enforcing laws against street camping and vehicle habitation if there are major cuts to city-run lots for people living in vehicles or tents.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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Typical events, like the Super Bowl or large musical acts like Taylor Swift and Beyonce, at either of the venues, have clogged city streets and created a safety issue, Davidson says.—
Laurie Perez,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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One of the emerging acts on the bill that year was a rock combo out of New York called The Strokes.—
Vanessa Franko,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The group grew physically weak, wasting away until there was little left of their corporeal selves but skin and bones.—
Namir Khaliq,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
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This group isn’t going anywhere if those two don’t get back to their usual selves.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Available in a multitude of shapes, sizes, and colors, shrubs add eye-catching dimension and character to barren areas.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
5 Apr. 2026
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With so many shapes and sizes, the possibilities are endless.—
Stacey Lastoe,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2026
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Municipal officials help decide how the city budget is spent, what local ordinances should be, and what projects to support with tax breaks, zoning changes and more.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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Citing a surge in reckless riding and pedestrian close-calls, some South Florida municipalities are launching safety campaigns or passing ordinances to regulate e-bikes on neighborhood streets and sidewalks.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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Mortensen and other Secret Lives of Mormon Wives personalities were previously set to guest on the show, which follows Lisa Vanderpump's staff and guests.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 Apr. 2026
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The ever-expanding Real Housewives franchise has officially added Rhode Island into the mix, and while the charming New England state may be the smallest in the country, the personalities are anything but.—
Erin Lassner,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Constitutions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constitutions. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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