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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
During the same time, progressive states were adopting constitutions holding government systems directly accountable to voters.
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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
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.
—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
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
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.
—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
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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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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Straight men, in particular, are only talked about, kept in the background, or appearing as authority figures trying to uphold absurd laws and traditions.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
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Often, competitive incentives offered by state governments, state laws that are less friendly to labor unions than many northern states and access to major transportation networks are among the reasons behind the industry’s rise in the South.—
Brian Moody,
AJC.com,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Enriched with squalane, urea, and ceramides, this barrier-protecting formula acts as a protective shield, while keeping my skin ultra-hydrated.—
Alyssa Morin,
InStyle,
16 Feb. 2026
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Plus, shifts in attitude toward police are not always about single acts but about the weight of national controversies placed on their shoulders, Cross pointed out.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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Most, if not all, of our clients are going out into the world as less than their whole selves out of necessity, as a survival tactic.—
Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
11 Feb. 2026
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But not at the expense of potentially increasing the chances of hurting our October selves.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Temperature, water content and the crystal shapes of snowflakes dictate a lot about which skis and wax are used during competition events, Schumacher said.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
15 Feb. 2026
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The horizontal ruching adds a waist-cinching effect, while the compression fabric smooths and shapes.—
Alyssa Morin,
InStyle,
15 Feb. 2026
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Mayor Scott Wehrli suggested that the city staff look at how other Chicago suburbs have set up such ordinances.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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In response to the shooting inside the nightclub, the city has launched an investigation into the business to determine if any city ordinances have been violated.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
19 Feb. 2026
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And many of the media companies have great monetization but don’t really have any of the big personalities and audiences was a really interesting point.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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The New York Giants rookie running back has become one of the most electric personalities in all of sports — and off the field, his relationship with influencer girlfriend Chloe Rodriguez is giving fans even more content to follow.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Constitutions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constitutions. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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