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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
The larger point here is that the new justice and the governor are strong advocates of literalism and originalism — legal doctrines holding that constitutions and laws should be read precisely as the authors wrote and understood them.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 22 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, 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
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 22 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, 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for constitutions
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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
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The world features beautifully ethereal landscapes as well as industrial facilities that feel functional and fully realized despite their alien natures.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
2 Dec. 2025
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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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Part of this reflects the culture in South Korea, where rigid beauty standards have traditionally valued fair skin, slender physiques and hyper-feminine features.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
16 Jan. 2026
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Denmark plans tougher deportation laws COPENHAGEN, Denmark -- Denmark unveiled a legal reform on Friday allowing foreigners who have been sentenced to at least one year of unconditional imprisonment for serious crimes to be deported.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 Jan. 2026
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Advocate has steadily increased starting hourly pay since 2022, with annual raises often double the requirements of local minimum wage laws.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Jan. 2026
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In between acts, there was a dance intermission featuring background dancers, including a solo female dancer performing a contemporary piece, before the stage opened to a full dance performance.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The two acts drew a crowd of about 13,000 to the former Xcel Energy Center in August 2023.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
26 Jan. 2026
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Those who remain are left to process their new selves (the cure allows people to survive, but can leave them with severe scarring all over their bodies) while considering the cost of their pursuit of beauty.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
22 Jan. 2026
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As a result, their adult selves respond to conflict with the urgency of someone protecting something important for their survival, even when the present situation is relatively safe.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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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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In her introduction of the ordinances, Supervisor Nikki Fortunato Bas drew a direct tie between the ordinances and the violence in Minneapolis, where ICE agents have killed Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old poet and mother of three, and Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old Veterans Affairs ICU nurse.—
Chase Hunter,
Mercury News,
29 Jan. 2026
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No federal permit is required to have the exotic pet; however, local ordinances can prohibit such ownership.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
29 Jan. 2026
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Through an annual induction ceremony and year-round programming, the Hall of Fame will celebrate athletic excellence and honor the players, teams and personalities who have shaped LA sports.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Do the allusions and shout-outs to current events and personalities seem a little too close for comfort?—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Constitutions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constitutions. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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