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
Lara Walsh, InStyle, 14 June 2026
However, a social source tells PEOPLE that the 80-year-old president might skip out on some international travel after trips to China and Europe earlier this year.
—Linda Marx, PEOPLE, 14 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
Cox shares Coco with ex-husband David Arquette, who also shared a social media tribute to his only child.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 14 June 2026
However, a social source tells PEOPLE that the 80-year-old president might skip out on some international travel after trips to China and Europe earlier this year.
—Linda Marx, PEOPLE, 14 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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Because no candidate won more than 50% of the vote, Pritchard and Vega will appear on the ballot again in November to determine who succeeds outgoing Supervisor Mary Vixie Sandy.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
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At a time when Maryland was being flooded with revenue due to inflation and bracket creep, increasing revenues from a progressive income tax enacted by the outgoing Mandel administration, Hughes proposed no major spending programs.—
George Liebmann,
Baltimore Sun,
13 June 2026
Adjective
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After the Danish‑Caribbean imprint of the Virgin Islands, San Juan introduces a wider, more cosmopolitan rhythm with Spanish colonial architecture, Afro‑Caribbean culture and the hum of a bustling Latin American city.—
David Dickstein,
Oc Register,
17 June 2026
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The director also spoke to the parallel suffering of Indigenous Australians and Chinese migrant workers under colonial rule.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
17 June 2026
Noun
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Debbie Dooley, the conservative activist, noted that erstwhile tea party leaders in the state aren’t on the same page anymore either.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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Get ready for special occasions with this tea party-chic dress that gives off cottagecore vibes.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 June 2026
Adjective
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The Strawberry Music Festival is a family-friendly bluegrass music fest held over several days in Grass Valley.—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
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The campsite is a budget-friendly way to spend a few nights in the area, a wonderful addition given the more luxe vibe of the other spaces that makes this property feel like a real community.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 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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Dried khat leaves are also boiled to create a stimulant tea.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
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While the pastries and afternoon tea are nice, this would not be my pick to spend your time when the view just outside is so spectacular.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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In the 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,
12 June 2026
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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
Adjective
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Fungi like Cryptococcus and parasites or amoebas can cause fungal meningitis or parasitic meningitis.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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Ivermectin is approved by the FDA as a generally safe drug for treating parasitic diseases in humans.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 June 2026
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“Social.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/social. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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