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
Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 8 Jan. 2026
By the end of 2025, its members launched the Fuerza Music Foundation in an effort to build lasting social change in immigrant communities.
—Andrea Flores
jan. 8, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 25 Nov. 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
This could relate to sports, social outings or something to do with your kids.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 8 Jan. 2026
By the end of 2025, its members launched the Fuerza Music Foundation in an effort to build lasting social change in immigrant communities.
—Andrea Flores
jan. 8, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Noun
The celebrities, pro dancers and judges have been subject to virtual attacks each week, as some fans launched online hate campaigns against certain stars to ensure they’d be voted off, while others flooded their socials with hostile comments.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 25 Nov. 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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Chance, a redshirt sophomore next season, should be a plug-and-play replacement for outgoing punter Ethan Craw.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Jan. 2026
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The outgoing traffic on the University of Arkansas football roster continued at a steady pace Friday, headlined by starting offensive lineman and in-state standout E'Marion Harris, as the NCAA transfer portal officially opened for the only time this year.—
Tom Murphy,
Arkansas Online,
3 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Historic Santo Domingo, home to some of the oldest colonial architecture in the Americas, is easily reachable by car, and flights to the United States and Canada are a breeze with connections from the nearby Samaná El Catey International Airport (AZS).—
Dana Sauchelli,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Jan. 2026
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In so doing, avoid withdrawing NATO’s commitment to defend NATO member states’ remote, former (and, in the case of Cyprus, coincidentally insular) colonial territories was thus established as a norm for the alliance, not an exception – one that is newly relevant once again.—
Barry Scott Zellen,
Hartford Courant,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
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This Is the Way to Tea Party From setting the table to greeting guests, Cece teaches her friends how to use their best manners while enjoying a tea party.—
Alex Vance,
Parents,
2 Jan. 2026
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As the concept evolved, producers and eventually Scafaria were added to the tea party.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The developments come as the White House has spurred a variety of sports-friendly initiatives to honor the semiquincentennial, including a UFC fight on the White House lawn in June.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Jan. 2026
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The windows also feature bird-friendly glass to prevent birds from flying into them.—
Noel Brennan,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 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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Visitors can learn about the area’s strong local identity shaped by Amazigh culture, from traditional arts like weaving and jewelry to their soulful hospitality and mint tea on tap.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Come gather in community at the Death Cafe event as participants share snacks and tea and break the stigma that death is a taboo topic.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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But the most romantic and convivial way of joining the dots is sailing.—
Erika Owen,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Jan. 2026
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In the two months since taking control of the storefront, owners Jill Osur and Lisa Orrell have revamped it into a convivial meeting space.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
6 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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The parasitic screwworm has been found in the Mexican state of Tamaulipas, which is just across the border from Texas.—
Alix Martichoux,
The Hill,
21 Jan. 2026
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Another clue came from a study that found adding vitamin C to parasitic schistosome worms in lab dishes enabled them to lay eggs.—
Jay Kakade
January 19,
New Atlas,
19 Jan. 2026
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“Social.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/social. Accessed 26 Jan. 2026.
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