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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
Most of Mamdani’s predecessors were sworn in on a Bible, although the oath to uphold the federal, state and city constitutions does not require the use of any religious text.
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Safiyah Riddle, Fortune, 2 Jan. 2026
Most of Mamdani’s predecessors were sworn in on a Bible, although the oath to uphold the federal, state and city constitutions does not require the use of any religious text.
—Safiyah Riddle, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2026
Foreseeing this, Franklin published these constitutions and declarations in Europe.
—Literary Hub, 5 Dec. 2025
That’s true enough — but constitutions can be changed.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Many had helped create state constitutions that included pioneering bills of rights.
—Donald Nieman, The Conversation, 7 Oct. 2025
As the twentieth century progressed, Cuba managed to abrogate its versions of the Platt Amendment and establish new constitutions.
—Miriam Pensack, The Dial, 30 Sep. 2025
Multiple state constitutions have free speech and privacy clauses that are identical or quite similar to Arizona's.
—Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Courts from Pakistan to Uganda have held that sedition laws violate their constitutions.
—Stephen Townley, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
Safiyah Riddle, Fortune, 2 Jan. 2026
Most of Mamdani’s predecessors were sworn in on a Bible, although the oath to uphold the federal, state and city constitutions does not require the use of any religious text.
—Safiyah Riddle, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2026
Foreseeing this, Franklin published these constitutions and declarations in Europe.
—Literary Hub, 5 Dec. 2025
That’s true enough — but constitutions can be changed.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Many had helped create state constitutions that included pioneering bills of rights.
—Donald Nieman, The Conversation, 7 Oct. 2025
As the twentieth century progressed, Cuba managed to abrogate its versions of the Platt Amendment and establish new constitutions.
—Miriam Pensack, The Dial, 30 Sep. 2025
Multiple state constitutions have free speech and privacy clauses that are identical or quite similar to Arizona's.
—Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Courts from Pakistan to Uganda have held that sedition laws violate their constitutions.
—Stephen Townley, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for constitutions
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But, as Walken observes, there was strength in those natures that cemented the foundation of Anne and Jerry's relationships.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 Oct. 2025
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The track seemed to play on Williams’ fandom for the music icon, while also drawing comparisons between their outspoken natures.—
Sophie Williams,
Billboard,
10 Oct. 2025
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Despite their absence from television, fans have observed that both Kassidy and Quen have been working on their physiques, showing noticeable changes.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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Jost simply ratcheted up the volume and the attacks on soldiers’ physiques.—
Erik Adams,
The Atlantic,
5 Oct. 2025
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The cemetery of good but dead laws is infinite; the main thing is that social forces exist.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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On the one hand, consumer protection laws are a hallmark of the region.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
10 Nov. 2025
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And the Hall of Fame is now starting to take in acts like the White Stripes who broke after the turn of the millennium.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
9 Nov. 2025
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Bad Company, Chubby Checker, Cyndi Lauper, Joe Cocker, Outkast, Salt-N-Pepa, Soundgarden, The White Stripes, Warren Zevon and several other musical acts have officially been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Nov. 2025
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In Love Letters from Versions of Myself, Samuels promises a candid look at the life viewers have witnessed on the show, with each of seven chapters framed through a love letter addressed to her past, present and future selves.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
4 Jan. 2026
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The $1,000 will go a long way to making sure kids are showing up as their best selves in school.—
Bo Evans,
CBS News,
23 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Type of pill Krill oils come in all shapes and sizes of pills.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
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This class is for ages 16 and older and includes skills such as how to throw, alter shapes and trim.—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
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Elected leaders give city management direction and OK ordinances, while city staff executes those decisions and drafts policies or proposals for the council to consider.—
Shawn Raymundo,
AZCentral.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Stigma and barriers persist Thirty minutes away from Hillsboro, however, Reedsburg’s zoning ordinances prohibit mobile and manufactured homes outside of mobile home parks, where homeowners pay a monthly fee to rent a lot.—
Addie Costello,
jsonline.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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In 2020, Lawrence celebrated her 30th birthday and received a sweet message from Kris Jenner, the matriarch of the media personalities.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Back when Lyft announced Women Connect, other alt-right personalities, including influencer Tomi Lahren, blasted the program.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Constitutions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constitutions. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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