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
Joe Otterson, Variety, 5 Nov. 2025
There are also social and ethical challenges that need to be addressed.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2025
Rachel Hale, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Gear up for game days, sorority socials, and everyday meals with this cost-saving membership.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Stella Everett has been cast as Vivian, Josh’s girlfriend who takes pride in her work as a social worker.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 5 Nov. 2025
There are also social and ethical challenges that need to be addressed.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2025
Noun
For Gen Zers scrolling through their socials, Kirk was hard to miss.
—Rachel Hale, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Gear up for game days, sorority socials, and everyday meals with this cost-saving membership.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for social
Adjective
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It’s not required to rid society of the outgoing sexiest man.—
Choire Sicha,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
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Each is seeking to replace outgoing Mayor Mike Duggan, who is opting to run for governor in 2026.—
Tanya Wildt,
Freep.com,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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White South Africans, whose roots can be traced to settlers arriving under Dutch and British colonial rule, dominated the country through a system of racial segregation known as apartheid from 1948 until its abolishment in the early 1990s.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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The Rooms The hotel has 187 guest rooms and suites, decorated in colonial style with subtle topical touches.—
Taylor McIntyre,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Throughout the 90-minute, private tea party, guests can learn about and sample various strains of cannabis.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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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
Adjective
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In response, Delaware last March passed a law to make the state more alluring, to which Texas quickly counter-punched with an even friendlier law.—
Geoff Colvin,
Fortune,
7 Nov. 2025
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The other side of this has been the money in the industry’s pivot first to cheaper talk shows, which don’t innovate enough to merit much critique, and now to a second pivot to turn those interview shows into video series, which makes podcasts more friendly on TikTok and Instagram and YouTube.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Finally, Florida cranberry (Hibiscus sabdariffa) shows off stunning, edible red calyces that remain once flowers have fallen and can be used in a variety of recipes for baked goods, stews, chutneys, or simply for making tea.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
8 Nov. 2025
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In 2006, researchers at Newcastle University found, in a study that became famous, that people were more likely to put money in an honesty box to pay for their coffee or tea when photographs of eyes were posted above the box.—
L. Carol Ritchie,
NPR,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The dining room, a warm and convivial space anchored by a communal table, sits opposite a cabinet filled with cookbooks, ceramics decorated with croissant patterns and more leather goods.—
Denni Hu,
Footwear News,
3 Nov. 2025
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Owned by Krizzia Yanga, the convivial space done up with bamboo seats and green plants for a tropical vibe is best known for its Boodle Nights.—
Katie Chang,
AFAR Media,
31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Foxes, bobcats and coyotes can be infected with trichinosis, a parasitic infection.—
Stuart Dyos,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
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Jarrard also mentions the Flood, a parasitic alien species introduced in Combat Evolved that have become recurring antagonists of the franchise.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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On Monday evening, WWD kicked off its 2025 CEO Summit with a cocktail party, cohosted by Salesforce, in celebration of the publication’s 115-year milestone.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
28 Oct. 2025
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At the Academy Museum cocktail party preceding it, the awards circuit still had its new-car smell; everyone seemed a little more excited to slip into their tuxedos and gravity-defying gowns (or, in the case of Kim Kardashian, a head-encompassing beige silk scarf).—
Dana Harris-Bridson,
IndieWire,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Social.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/social. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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