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adjective

ˈsō-shəl How to pronounce social (audio)
Definition of socialnext
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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social

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noun

as in tea party

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Recent Examples of social
Adjective
His House Rocking a 100% critics rating on Rotten Tomatoes, His House is a modern horror classic, using the genre's power to deliver both thrills and incisive social commentary. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 30 Oct. 2026 Agnes’s gay son, Oscar, has decided to marry wealthy widow and former lady’s maid Enid, whose social ambitions will benefit from the prestige gloss of Oscar’s last name. — Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 30 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
  • While outgoing people may have no issue with inserting themselves into a group or chat, for more reserved attendees, that can feel awkward or even daunting.
    — Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Both represent a substantial step up from the outgoing model's 55-kW motor.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of outgoing
Adjective
  • The candidate had just spent nearly 40 minutes addressing several dozen Orange County moms in Mission Viejo, a hilly and affluent enclave speckled with golf courses and Spanish colonial architecture.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026
  • This 1953 colonial-style home had four bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms across 3,361 square feet.
    — Gabe Castro-Root, New York Times, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of colonial
Noun
  • 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
  • For families Families are welcomed here with a friendly, low-key attitude that has delighted kids roaming free through the open spaces.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Trinity Rodman, left, of the United States celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the Girls U16 international friendly match between Germany and United States at Krandelstadion on September 14, 2017, in Wildeshausen, Germany.
    — Christine Ledbetter, Chicago Tribune, 28 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
  • And there are friendly faces keeping the buffet fresh and tea glasses filled.
    — Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Key Takeaways Ginger may help lower inflammation and can be added to stir-fries, roasted vegetables, tea, or water.
    — Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of tea
Adjective
  • Dinner is more convivial; patients plan trips to nearby towns or ascents of local hills together.
    — D. T. Max, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Up front is a colonial-looking bar with high ceilings and chandeliers, then out back there’s the kind of tropical courtyard that NOLA does best, all leafy greenery and convivial seclusion.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of convivial
Adjective
  • Researchers examined material imperfections and electrical characteristics that can introduce parasitic effects.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Female anglerfish may permit permanent fusion with parasitic mates because male anglerfish are hard to find in the deep sea.
    — J. B. MacKinnon, Harpers Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of parasitic

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“Social.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/social. Accessed 3 Nov. 2026.

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