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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
This loss of intellectual capital, cultural wisdom and the leadership necessary to drive innovation and institutional resilience has cumulative impacts on institutions and broader societies.
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Jallicia Jolly, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Those who master its dynamics, adapt to its demands, and unlock its resources gain power within their societies.
—Walter Russell Mead, The Atlantic, 24 Jan. 2026
Anyone who has lived through any of the modern world’s collectivist societies could explain there’s nothing warm about it.
—Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 23 Jan. 2026
In fact, political restrictions on scientific debate weaken science, as seen in repressive societies.
—Micah Altman, The Conversation, 22 Jan. 2026
As societies struggle with complex challenges, antisemitic tropes too often reemerge as false explanations for real problems.
—Brian Siegal, Sun Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2026
Viviani adds that shifting back the time line of cave art gives us new insights into what ancient societies were capable of.
—K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 21 Jan. 2026
Parallel societies in certain urban areas and rising violent crime statistics linked to some migrant cohorts in countries such as Sweden and Germany led to the dramatic rise of populist and patriotic parties across the continent, from France to Italy to the Netherlands.
—Daniel Ross Goodman, The Washington Examiner, 9 Jan. 2026
Freedom from fear mattered because frightened societies are easily manipulated.
—Philip Martin, Washington Post, 7 Jan. 2026
Jallicia Jolly, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Those who master its dynamics, adapt to its demands, and unlock its resources gain power within their societies.
—Walter Russell Mead, The Atlantic, 24 Jan. 2026
Anyone who has lived through any of the modern world’s collectivist societies could explain there’s nothing warm about it.
—Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 23 Jan. 2026
In fact, political restrictions on scientific debate weaken science, as seen in repressive societies.
—Micah Altman, The Conversation, 22 Jan. 2026
As societies struggle with complex challenges, antisemitic tropes too often reemerge as false explanations for real problems.
—Brian Siegal, Sun Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2026
Viviani adds that shifting back the time line of cave art gives us new insights into what ancient societies were capable of.
—K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 21 Jan. 2026
Parallel societies in certain urban areas and rising violent crime statistics linked to some migrant cohorts in countries such as Sweden and Germany led to the dramatic rise of populist and patriotic parties across the continent, from France to Italy to the Netherlands.
—Daniel Ross Goodman, The Washington Examiner, 9 Jan. 2026
Freedom from fear mattered because frightened societies are easily manipulated.
—Philip Martin, Washington Post, 7 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for societies
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The sanctions mean that affected officials and organizations will have their assets frozen, and they will be banned from traveling to Europe, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said.—
SAM McNEIL AND JON GAMBRELL THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
30 Jan. 2026
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After billions invested in artificial intelligence initiatives, many organizations report little measurable return.—
Michael Wystrach,
Fortune,
29 Jan. 2026
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High school students are likely to learn about the Inca, Maya and Aztec civilizations as representatives of pre-Columbian Latin America.—
Ana L. Ros,
The Conversation,
26 Jan. 2026
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The ironore deposits of the western Mediterranean became key to the prosperity of those civilizations in the east.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Jan. 2026
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When institutions operate in a constant state of decay, crisis management replaces strategic planning, and long-term reform becomes impossible.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Negotiations intended to keep alive the M Health Fairview partnership were complex, according to those involved, in part because of the breadth of the three institutions.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
26 Jan. 2026
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Nearly a year before Kim debunked the rumors, Cheban rejected the claims during a March 2025 interview with Us Weekly, sharing sentiments similar to Kim’s about their differing lifestyles.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
22 Jan. 2026
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On both, local communities have chosen to preserve and return to traditional lifestyles, largely for the sake of tourists.—
Megan Spurrell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
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Someone affiliated with national and state tax associations – with acronyms like AICPA, NAEA, NATP, NSA or NSTP – is a great sign.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The news was celebrated by hundreds of migrant rights groups and prominent Catholic associations who had campaigned and obtained 700,000 signatures for a similar initiative that was admitted for debate in Congress in 2024 but was unlikely to get enough votes to pass.—
Renata Brito,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan. 2026
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This blending of musical cultures takes the narrative quality of traditional corridos and incorporates rap and hip-hop styling, as well as uniquely modern Mexican American stories, as pioneered in large part by groups like Herencia de Patrones.—
Katie Walsh,
Boston Herald,
23 Jan. 2026
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Bob Rockwell grew up on a ranch in Colorado, enchanted by the Western landscape and cultures.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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This corroborates findings from other think tanks and institutes that have tracked corporate activity since the tariffs dropped.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
20 Jan. 2026
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European Film Promotion, a network of film promotion institutes from 37 countries in Europe, has unveiled the lineup of six films taking part in its Europe!—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
20 Jan. 2026
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There are terrible examples—fraternities with hazing—but also good ones.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
27 Jan. 2026
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Viewers get a glimpse into college life in the South, the history of Black marching bands, and Black fraternities and sororities.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Parents,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Societies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/societies. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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