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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
Many had helped create state constitutions that included pioneering bills of rights.
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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
The constitutions of Ethiopia, Ukraine, and Finland guarantee choice in place of residence.
—Sophia Rosenfeld
september 26, Literary Hub, 26 Sep. 2025
Only a few other states, including Illinois, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and New York, have environmental protections enshrined in their constitutions.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 16 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
Frances emphasized the importance of the faculty association's continued existence on every campus, noting that other Texas colleges have already revised their constitutions and have them in place.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Aug. 2025
State courts can find partisan gerrymandering violates state constitutions.
—Erwin Chemerinsky, Twin Cities, 14 Aug. 2025
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
The constitutions of Ethiopia, Ukraine, and Finland guarantee choice in place of residence.
—Sophia Rosenfeld
september 26, Literary Hub, 26 Sep. 2025
Only a few other states, including Illinois, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and New York, have environmental protections enshrined in their constitutions.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 16 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
Frances emphasized the importance of the faculty association's continued existence on every campus, noting that other Texas colleges have already revised their constitutions and have them in place.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Aug. 2025
State courts can find partisan gerrymandering violates state constitutions.
—Erwin Chemerinsky, Twin Cities, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for constitutions
Noun
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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
Noun
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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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In one picture, the married couple's younger son, Joaquin, looked like a spitting image of his dad, both showing off their toned physiques in a shirtless snap by the water.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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What to know about city, state laws Elam said larger cities like Louisville could choose to implement a similar program to Elizabethtown but might consider hiring compliance officers outside the police force.—
Keely Doll,
Louisville Courier Journal,
12 Oct. 2025
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After dissolving their own three-person police force, the village has struggled to find a way to enforce village laws, the mayor said.—
Erin Glynn,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
12 Oct. 2025
Noun
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MrBeast, the internet personality most famous for his videos documenting random acts of extreme charity, is in shorts, animatedly talking and gesturing with his hands.—
Chris Quintana,
USA Today,
12 Oct. 2025
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The final 12 acts for the Franklin Morning Pointe Foundation’s seventh annual Seniors Got Talent showcase have been chosen and the stage is set for the closing show.—
Gabrielle Chenault,
Nashville Tennessean,
12 Oct. 2025
Noun
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As the next installation on the TRACK series, this book shines a light on those who steer the lives of young people toward their fullest selves daily.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Essence,
9 Oct. 2025
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To be our best selves in the defence of the bravest people in the world.—
Lindsay Kimble,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Go monochromatic and blend different shapes and sizes of white flowers.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
13 Oct. 2025
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Balance your board while incorporating an assortment of textures, flavors, shapes, and colors for a pleasing presentation and memorable taste experience.—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The jump also comes in the wake of a slate of anti-RV ordinances in nearby cities, which may have pushed some to move to Cupertino, noted Cupertino Mayor Liang Chao.—
Luis Melecio-Zambrano,
Mercury News,
16 Oct. 2025
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Key achievements include ordinances to provide free legal aid for tenants facing eviction and to ease barriers to property tax exemptions.—
Violet Ikonomova,
Freep.com,
15 Oct. 2025
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One of Fox’s most prominent sports media personalities may be leaving the company to start a new media venture.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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New episodes drop every Wednesday and feature interviews with artists and personalities like Lainey Wilson, Hardy, Charley Crockett, Gavin Adcock, Amanda Shires, Margo Price, Dusty Slay, Lukas Nelson, Ashley Monroe, Old Crow Medicine Show’s Ketch Secor, and Clever.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Constitutions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constitutions. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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