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adjective

ˈsō-shəl How to pronounce social (audio)
Definition of socialnext
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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social

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noun

as in tea party

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Recent Examples of social
Adjective
Our conversation illuminated why smart leaders so routinely miss the mark on building trust and how fixing our social miscalculations can radically reshape workplace culture. — Julie Kratz, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026 And in terms of oversight, each tenant has a social worker who comes by at least once a year, Lubinsky said. — Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 9 Aug. 2026
Noun
In 2025, the chamber held its inaugural member celebration as a Friday afternoon member social at Nestldown. — Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 5 Apr. 2026 News alerts across her socials had mentioned an active ICE operation in the area. — Jason Parham, Wired News, 9 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for social
Recent Examples of Synonyms for social
  1. outgoing
  2. colonial
  3. tea party
  4. friendly
  5. associational
  6. tea
  7. convivial
  8. parasitic
Adjective
  • The crimson color stems from that outgoing light being reddened by the overlying layers of gas, much as sunlight scattering through Earth’s atmosphere can tint a sunset red.
    — Lee Billings, Scientific American, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Pelosi’s conversation with Politico also touched on how the outgoing lawmaker sees the Democrats’ 2028 roster.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of outgoing
Adjective
  • Paraty and the Costa Verde Paraty’s food adds depth to its 18th-century colonial architecture and cobblestone streets.
    — Mikael Castro, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Because of the unique mandate situation (see below), Namibia is one of the sub-Saharan African countries considered the last to gain independence from a colonial power; another is Zimbabwe, which gained independence from Great Britain in 1980.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of colonial
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  • And there was a very negative reaction to Kamu really cornering you at that tea party.
    — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 31 July 2026
  • Democratic socialists hope to ride wave of momentum The democratic socialist movement appears to be gaining momentum over a decade after Republicans rode the tea party wave.
    — Gaby Vinick, ABC News, 22 July 2026
Definition of tea party
Adjective
  • For families Apart from the family-sized villa estates and kid-friendly menus, Nihi has a host of activities that will please even the youngest beach bums.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Mbeumo led the line against Leeds for the third consecutive friendly, flanked by Amad to his right and Patrick Dorgu to his left, and has stood out.
    — Cerys Jones, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of friendly
Adjective
  • Defendants contest only that CASA has not satisfied the first requirement for such associational standing.
    — New York Times, New York Times, 2 Dec. 2025
Definition of associational
Noun
  • Or drink a cup of hot organic peppermint tea for some relief.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Ebadot dismissed Alex Carey (19) after lunch and Taskin bowled Webster (12) before Cummins (9) and Starc (1) both nicked off to Hasan before the tea interval.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of tea
Adjective
  • But the best skillets, with the right presentation, are a hosting choice that can bring a rustic, convivial touch to a family-style meal.
    — Clara Hillis, Architectural Digest, 22 July 2026
  • But after a morning of pastoral Tyrolean views, followed by a convivial lunch at a lakefront restaurant, my commitment to solitude wavered.
    — Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2026
Definition of convivial
Adjective
  • Two people have died from the parasitic gastrointestinal illness and at least 740 people have been hospitalized.
    — Elizabeth Schulze, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The flesh-eating New World Screwworm is the parasitic larva that emerges from eggs laid by flies in the open wounds or body openings of warm-blooded animals and humans, with untreated cases potentially leading to severe injury or death.
    — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 12 Aug. 2026
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“Social.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/social. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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