1
as in outgoing
likely to seek or enjoy the company of others
not exactly the social sort, our boss generally stays in his office and keeps to himself
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2
as in colonial
tending to group with others of the same kind
dogs are social animals, preferring by nature to be part of a pack
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Recent Examples of social
Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 7 July 2025
The Grammys aren’t the only subject the Pinkprint artist has spoken about on socials this week.
—Regina Cho, VIBE.com, 11 July 2025
Drake Bentley, jsonline.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Their reasons are practical and emotional: 76% cited concern for LGBTQ rights in general, while 71% cited hostile social and political environments.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
Universal began the campaign for Jurassic World Rebirth last August with a title reveal across the Jurassic World socials set to notes from John Williams’ score.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 7 July 2025
The Grammys aren’t the only subject the Pinkprint artist has spoken about on socials this week.
—Regina Cho, VIBE.com, 11 July 2025
Noun
Moore founded Urban Underground, a Milwaukee nonprofit focused on youth leadership development and social justice.
—Drake Bentley, jsonline.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Their reasons are practical and emotional: 76% cited concern for LGBTQ rights in general, while 71% cited hostile social and political environments.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for social
Adjective
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The Lake County Treasurer employees are forming a union with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Council 31, the second unit of Lake County employees to unionize this summer, receiving the blessing of outgoing Treasurer Holly Kim.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Aug. 2025
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All incumbents are also running for reelection under the cloud of controversy surrounding the city’s deal with outgoing Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Johnny Jennings.—
Mary Ramsey
August 14,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Considered a net-wrecking nuisance by colonial fishermen in the late 1800s and early 1900s, lake sturgeon were destroyed in large numbers.—
Keith Matheny,
Freep.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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The historical drama is set in 1936 during the Palestinian revolt against British colonial rule.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Aug. 2025
Noun
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On May 5, the 11-year-old royal joined his parents at the Buckingham Palace tea party hosted by King Charles and Queen Camilla for veterans and members of the World War II generation.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
14 June 2025
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More than two dozen authors of books in all genres and 20 vendors will be showcased at this book festival for readers of all ages, including panels, a masquerade and a fairy tea party.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
22 June 2025
Adjective
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Time-traveling romances, space-traveling alien monsters, and celebrities in seriously great shape who want to pass along their wisdom to us normal folk — all this and more await us in this weekend’s friendly neighborhood streaming guide.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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In today’s opinions newsletter: The value of public land, Arizona’s friendly stance toward tech and Mexico’s president, the Trump whisperer. Arizona has about 30 million acres of public land.—
Joanna Allhands,
AZCentral.com,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Christie Brinkley attended the annual Polo Hamptons match and cocktail party in a pink floral midi dress and a white sweater draped over her shoulders.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
22 July 2025
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Hosting an at-home cocktail party not only gives you the perfect excuse to not only enjoy a few drinks, but also revamp your hosting supplies.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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The staff is highly hospitable on and off the greens.—
Katie Sweeney,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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And rats, definitely a group that shouldn’t find our neighborhoods hospitable.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
22 July 2025
Adjective
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Introduce predatory insects like parasitic wasps that prey on caterpillars and welcome birds in the garden.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
14 Aug. 2025
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Most of these parasites were trematodes, or parasitic flatworms also called flukes.—
Laura Baisas Aug 14,
Popular Science,
14 Aug. 2025
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Clinton, Louisiana’s Lena Farms began cultivating it in 2012, tapping into a rising interest in hibiscus teas and other products.—
Maggie Heyn Richardson,
Southern Living,
14 Aug. 2025
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With some 460,000 members in 190 countries, the trade group gets attention from those trying to read the tea leaves on tech development.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Social.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/social. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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