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adjective

ˈsō-shəl How to pronounce social (audio)
Definition of socialnext
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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
The three Miami police officers who shot three civilians, killing a Baptist Health social worker stuck in traffic outside a Wynwood nightclub last year, won’t face criminal charges, according to a Miami-Dade State Attorney report obtained on Friday. — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026 Screenplay by Diana Reid based on the 1811 novel, the latest nod to the author whose social satire continues to allure readers and viewers over generations. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2026
Noun
Nowadays, the brand's socials are loaded with more photos of mountain bikes, ski goggles and foaming surf than camper vans or motorhomes. — C.c. Weiss may 05, New Atlas, 5 May 2026 In 2025, the chamber held its inaugural member celebration as a Friday afternoon member social at Nestldown. — Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 5 Apr. 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
  • Given the larger footprint and tech overhaul, expect a slight bump over the outgoing model's starting prices, which start at US$29,700, while the Tucson Hybrid begins at $31,300, before destination charges and depending on the pricing basis.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 12 Oct. 2026
  • The outgoing Democratic governor is considering a run for president in 2028.
    — Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of outgoing
Adjective
  • The Paris installation is only a small part of the project, however, since the glass factory is being rebuilt in spaces including Red Clay Studio in Tamale and a British-era colonial building.
    — Gameli Hamelo, ARTnews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
  • In anticipation of the protests, authorities also closed Central Park, a green space surrounded by Connaught Place’s white colonial-era buildings, on Friday and Saturday.
    — Sheikh Saaliq, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of colonial
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  • Beyond the guest list, the tea party itself offered plenty to take in.
    — Paul Chi, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2026
  • This is the kind of show where an opulent tea party is dramatized not just by many different plates of fancy pastries, fancy wreaths and lots of furniture, but by having all that stuff carted in by a dozen or so butlers, maids and other servants.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of tea party
Adjective
  • Folks in Europe can get the 900 in an A2-friendly configuration that limits its power output.
    — Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Wisely, our Fathers chose a secular people-friendly format not subject to papal or evangelical or ayatollah decree.
    — Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Oct. 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
  • Venture over to enjoy your coffee and tea on misty, overcast mornings, or gather around at sunset to unwind.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The lane, less than 400 meters long, was once a water-and-land transport hub during the Southern Song, with markets for incense, tea and flowers developing along its banks.
    — Li Jun, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of tea
Adjective
  • At the bar, and in its five restaurants, there’s a more convivial feel than the Maldives is known for—must be that broad mix of guests.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Sample The Local Beer Gwinnett County’s first brewery, visit the relaxed tasting room and convivial beer garden at Slow Pour Brewing.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of convivial
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  • However, since oral ivermectin is approved in children for other parasitic infections who weigh at least 33 lbs, doctors can use it to treat lice off-label.
    — Emily J. C. Wong, The Conversation, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The court order stems from a finding that Shkreli organized an anti-competitive scheme to perpetuate his company Vyera Pharmaceuticals’ monopoly in the anti-parasitic drug Daraprim.
    — Dan Mangan, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026
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“Social.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/social. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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