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
Ellise Shafer, Variety, 31 July 2025
When Wilson died on June 11, Jardine shared a heartfelt tribute on his socials.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 24 July 2025
David Sims, The Atlantic, 1 Oct. 2025
This will support the Music Garden Space initiative in Beichuan, Sichuan, offering kids in remote and ethnic minority regions a richer palette of music and art classes, thus amplifying music’s positive social impact.
—Billboard China, Billboard, 1 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
The sequel will release on Garage Beer’s socials on Aug. 7.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 31 July 2025
When Wilson died on June 11, Jardine shared a heartfelt tribute on his socials.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 24 July 2025
Noun
This direction—padding the ensemble with social-media-friendly faces—represents more of a nudge toward the future than a massive overhaul.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 1 Oct. 2025
This will support the Music Garden Space initiative in Beichuan, Sichuan, offering kids in remote and ethnic minority regions a richer palette of music and art classes, thus amplifying music’s positive social impact.
—Billboard China, Billboard, 1 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for social
Adjective
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In Parker’s memory, Quinn was the most outgoing of the three future Rangers coaches and Sacco the quietest.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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On Monday, there were more than 6,100 delays across the country, including 42 flights that were departing from Burbank (amounting to 23 percent of the airport's outgoing schedule).—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Most Palestinians hold that the creation of Israel and the supplanting of their own plausible claims to independence were the products of British colonial rule—and that the United States has been Israel’s indispensable supporter and defender, particularly since 1967.—
Hussein Ibish,
The Atlantic,
1 Oct. 2025
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Palestinian filmmaker Annemarie Jacir premieres Palestine 36, a sweeping colonial-era drama set in 1936 starring Hiam Abbass.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Soon Kirk was making appearances on Fox News and at tea party rallies, crossing paths with activist Bill Montgomery, who urged him to take his conservative message to college campuses.—
NBC News,
NBC news,
22 Sep. 2025
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At the time, the right wing of the Republican Party was captured in the tea party movement, with activists arguing for limited government.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The area also features a red mini fridge for easy access to snacks and drinks, and a custom bath with kid-friendly touches, like step-stools to reach the trough sink, alphabet artwork, and a large jar full of bath toys.—
Lennie Omalza,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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The most-balanced wide receiver prospect in America, Tyson is a terrific blocker with QB-friendly tendencies and the size to play anywhere.—
Nick Baumgardner,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Bundle it with a pack of their favorite IPAs or non-alcoholic spritzes to secure your invite to the next cocktail party.—
Kristi Kellogg,
Architectural Digest,
7 Oct. 2025
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The smooches were flying fast and furious during the cocktail party.—
Kristen Baldwin,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Owner and innkeeper John Lavin took over the three-story home, built in 1890, in 2021, and the property continues to charm guests with its creative design, hospitable amenities, and home-away-from-home atmosphere.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
29 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, recent increases in overnight temperatures in Texas may have made the region more hospitable to tropical species, which could explain green jays’ expansion north, according to Keitt.—
Amanda Schupak,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Despite some promising high-concept notions such as an intergalactic federation, mystic beings, parasitic species, a sentient interstellar craft, and Slipstream FTL quantum mechanics, seemingly inevitable creative differences arose as the show progressed.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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The researchers had shown in 2023 that parasitic scraps of DNA could spread within bacterial populations by hitching rides on the tails of infecting viruses.—
Elie Dolgin,
IEEE Spectrum,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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What started as a coffee cart from the mind of video producer Indy Nyles has now grown into a members-only club for creatives — who happen to have a taste for coffee and tea lattes.—
Lyndsay C. Green,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Flavonoids are found in many foods and beverages, including fruits, vegetable, grains, tea, and wine.—
Maggie O'Neill,
Verywell Health,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Social.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/social. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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