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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as in tea party
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Recent Examples of social
Amelia Lucas,melissa Repko, CNBC, 7 June 2026
The great-grandson of a member of the 1857 Oregon Constitutional Convention, Packwood established himself as a social moderate and fiscal conservative who often voted across party lines.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
Kelly Wilkinson, IndyStar, 5 Dec. 2025
As a part of this collaboration with Apple TV+, the hotel has been staged to echo that of the set in which the series’ protagonist Maxine Dellacorte (played by actress Kristen Wiig) social-climbs her way through a 1960s high society drenched in scandal.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 24 Nov. 2025
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Adjective
Digital and social platforms are lowering the barrier for entry for a lot of these smaller brands.
—Amelia Lucas,melissa Repko, CNBC, 7 June 2026
The great-grandson of a member of the 1857 Oregon Constitutional Convention, Packwood established himself as a social moderate and fiscal conservative who often voted across party lines.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
Noun
Program Director Kayce Goley says the monthly social was started after COVID to try to regain engagement among the community that had been cooped up for two years.
—Kelly Wilkinson, IndyStar, 5 Dec. 2025
As a part of this collaboration with Apple TV+, the hotel has been staged to echo that of the set in which the series’ protagonist Maxine Dellacorte (played by actress Kristen Wiig) social-climbs her way through a 1960s high society drenched in scandal.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 24 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for social
Adjective
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The combination of longevity, outgoing personality and historic performances made Ochoa one of the most recognizable Mexican soccer players of the last two decades.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
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Markus is slightly more outgoing of the two and is the pass-first centre.—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
Adjective
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But what sets the property apart is that it was built not as a modern mansion styled to resemble a colonial home, but as a personal West Coast homage to Mount Vernon, shaped by one woman’s long memory and a couple’s fascination with early American history.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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The celebratory tours take visitors through the city's historic brick roads and along the bayfront, uncovering colonial stories of East Florida's loyalty to the British, imprisoned founding fathers and patriot rebels.—
Amy Galo,
FOXNews.com,
12 June 2026
Noun
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The elaborate staging kept with the song’s energy, with the group bursting out of a giant pink teddy bear outfitted with speakers for paws, interrupting a tea party scene populated by extras with pinkies raised, before launching into the track amid a cascade of colour and floating stuffed animals.—
Hannah Abraham,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Frank faced his toughest reelection campaign in years in 2010 as the tea party wave swept over American politics.—
Steven Sloan,
Fortune,
20 May 2026
Adjective
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The service The service is formal, but friendly and attentive, and the concierge showed an enthusiastic passion for the city that created moments for interest and exploration beyond the Guggenheim.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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There will also be activities for all ages, including youth soccer clinics, family-friendly games, refreshments, halftime snacks and inflatable attractions such as a giant soccer dart game.—
Summer Lin,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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Defendants contest only that CASA has not satisfied the first requirement for such associational standing.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
2 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Peacock Alley is a more casual setting and serves up an afternoon tea experience that’s become a city favorite (think Champagne, scones, pastries, and more).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
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Research shows that replacing sugary drinks with water, coffee, or tea can improve fasting blood sugar and how your body uses insulin (the hormone that regulates blood sugar).—
Lindsay Curtis,
Verywell Health,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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From a sophisticated suburban crowd to the Bobo’s of the right bank, every type of Parisian rubs shoulders with jet-setting guests in the convivial seventh-floor Art Deco brasserie meets cocktail bar, Le Tout-Paris.—
Matt Ortile,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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In the campaign video, the Philadelphia native reminisces about the joys of her convivial upbringing.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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The state created protocols to protect Florida's cattle herds from the parasitic fly one day after it was found in Texas and enacted a temporary moratorium on the importation of warm-blooded animals from affected areas through Friday.—
CBS Miami Team,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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The New World screwworm, a parasitic fly that feeds on the living flesh of mammals and people, has been spotted in Texas and New Mexico after being eliminated from the United States in 1966.—
Eva Flowe
June 12,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
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“Social.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/social. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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