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as in organizations
a group of persons formally joined together for some common interest
a debate society
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as in civilizations
the way people live at a particular time and place
a pre-automobile society in which ordinary people rarely strayed far from home
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Recent Examples of societies
Understanding where innovation is accelerating, and how these breakthroughs will diffuse across economies and societies, will define the next chapter of global technological leadership.
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Semafor Events, semafor.com, 5 Apr. 2026
What would be stupid is mandating the creation of a permanent underclass, driving the resentment and parallel societies that plagued Germany — and doing so in defiance of the Constitution.
—Agustina Vergara Cid, Oc Register, 3 Apr. 2026
There are over 24 Art Deco preservation societies worldwide, including an international Art Deco Society.
—Daily News, 3 Apr. 2026
The dice evidence is about 6,000 years older than the equivalent in Bronze Age societies in Africa, Europe, and Asia.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 3 Apr. 2026
Well into the 20th century, Jews were restricted from joining prestigious athletic clubs, fraternal societies, high military ranks and country clubs, though some responded by forming their own venues, like the City Athletic Club of New York.
—Miriam Eve Mora, The Conversation, 3 Apr. 2026
The honor is sponsored by the IEEE Photonics and Power & Energy societies as well as IEEE Young Professionals.
—IEEE Spectrum, 2 Apr. 2026
Nonbinary people have often occupied unique positions in their societies, serving as priests, artists, and ceremonial leaders.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Even the libertarian president of Argentina, Javier Milei, came all the way from South America to laud Orbán, a man who has built one of Europe’s most centralized and repressive societies.
—Anne Applebaum, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2026
Semafor Events, semafor.com, 5 Apr. 2026
What would be stupid is mandating the creation of a permanent underclass, driving the resentment and parallel societies that plagued Germany — and doing so in defiance of the Constitution.
—Agustina Vergara Cid, Oc Register, 3 Apr. 2026
There are over 24 Art Deco preservation societies worldwide, including an international Art Deco Society.
—Daily News, 3 Apr. 2026
The dice evidence is about 6,000 years older than the equivalent in Bronze Age societies in Africa, Europe, and Asia.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 3 Apr. 2026
Well into the 20th century, Jews were restricted from joining prestigious athletic clubs, fraternal societies, high military ranks and country clubs, though some responded by forming their own venues, like the City Athletic Club of New York.
—Miriam Eve Mora, The Conversation, 3 Apr. 2026
The honor is sponsored by the IEEE Photonics and Power & Energy societies as well as IEEE Young Professionals.
—IEEE Spectrum, 2 Apr. 2026
Nonbinary people have often occupied unique positions in their societies, serving as priests, artists, and ceremonial leaders.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Even the libertarian president of Argentina, Javier Milei, came all the way from South America to laud Orbán, a man who has built one of Europe’s most centralized and repressive societies.
—Anne Applebaum, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for societies
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The event will also include a kids’ area, as well as local artisans and community organizations.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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From ballpark enhancements and fan experience to large-scale real estate developments like Mission Rock, the panel will examine how long-term, flexible capital is helping organizations build enduring value while maintaining operational control.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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Katzin, who studies maritime civilizations, suspected the group were antiquities thieves.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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Great civilizations outlast even the most vicious occupiers.—
Bobby Zirkin,
Baltimore Sun,
5 Apr. 2026
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This newsroom-wide project brings fast facts as stories unfold — making sure our local officials and institutions are telling the truth, serving our communities well and following through on their promises.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
6 Apr. 2026
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New studies by two major La Jolla medical research institutions explore aging and its effects on the brain, albeit with different focuses.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Apr. 2026
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The values are different now, the lifestyles, the accepted vulgarity, the manners, the view of what’s patriotic and what’s not, the concept of service.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Apr. 2026
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Foundation, a charitable group founded by the Curry family focused on childhood literacy, nutrition and active lifestyles.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2026
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In addition to reinforcing the fiduciary standards that are already in place for community associations, this will help to establish stronger grounds for claims involving unilateral acts by directors, inadequate reserve planning, inconsistent rules enforcement, or failures in management oversight.—
Evonne Andris,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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The group does not have a website and is not listed in a directory of city neighborhood associations.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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Across most cultures and cuisines, bread remains a daily staple.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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The collective does work based on indigenous cultures using diverse theatrical techniques including puppetry and tech design.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
3 Apr. 2026
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Beyond its central role in the Oscar-winning film, Pondicherry is known within India for housing one of the country’s best ophthalmological institutes, the Aravind Eye Hospital.—
Srinidhi Polkampally,
STAT,
8 Apr. 2026
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This work, which advances quantum technologies, also involved other European institutes, including the University of Basel, Lund University, and ETH Zurich.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Apr. 2026
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Over this week, 61 Catholic brotherhoods snake through the city along the official parade route to Seville's Gothic cathedral and then back to their home churches.—
Alexis Marshall,
NPR,
3 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Societies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/societies. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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