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
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
Cari Shane, USA Today, 15 Oct. 2025
Notably, the company uses AI, data analytics and social e-commerce to stand out in a crowded marketspace.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 15 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
For those with an adventurous spirit, a new social club and hotel, Gravity Haus has emerged on the travel scene.
—Cari Shane, USA Today, 15 Oct. 2025
Notably, the company uses AI, data analytics and social e-commerce to stand out in a crowded marketspace.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for social
Adjective
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The figures were outgoing Spanish Prime Minister Adolfo Suárez, Santiago Carrillo, head of the Spanish Communist Party, and armed forces chief Manuel Gutiérrez Mellado who, though a frail near-70, got up to order the rebel Guards to lay down their arms.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
14 Oct. 2025
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She also is not allowed to have a cell phone, but her room has a landline that only makes outgoing calls.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
12 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Subsequent play themes—Pirates, Islanders, Wild West, Adventurers—reinforced Eurocentric and colonial perspectives.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
16 Oct. 2025
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The hotel was still, one of those colonial donjons lush with tropical flowers, a fountain, and gardens.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In the scene, Kardashian has a tea party with her two kids and niece Dream.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
3 Oct. 2025
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Its owners, Robert T. and Sylvia Evans, started the resort after hosting tea parties there for two years.—
Douglas C. Towne,
AZCentral.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Will that mean a five-year, $150 million deal or a more club-friendly contract around $130 million?—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
17 Oct. 2025
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Delhi is motivated by revisiting historical connections with Afghanistan, securing potential economic and trade access to Central Asia, and establishing a friendly presence on Pakistan’s western flank with potential strategic benefits.—
Happymon Jacob,
Time,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Rimowa celebrated the opening of their newest store, on Mercer Street in SoHo, with a cocktail party on Thursday evening.—
Leigh Nordstrom,
Footwear News,
10 Oct. 2025
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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
Adjective
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Vacherot triumphed 6-3, 6-4, to reach his first ATP final at tour level, moving one match away from capping one of the most extraordinary performances of the year, in the part of the season most hospitable to the unexpected.—
James Hansen,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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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
Adjective
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Like many other insects, stink bugs are a favorite target for parasitic wasps.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
16 Oct. 2025
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In Australia’s intertidal zone, a parasitic isopod called Zeaione everta drew attention for its unusual appearance.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Kombucha is a fermented tea that contains some sugar, but fermentation reduces how much your body actually absorbs.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
18 Oct. 2025
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And management has responded — though not in the way shareholders expected — announcing a merger with coffee and tea company JDE Peet’s, followed by a separation of the beverage and coffee assets, now including both Keurig and Peet’s in the coffee business.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Social.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/social. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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