1
as in organizations
a group of persons formally joined together for some common interest
a debate society
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2
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
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.
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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
Leading medical societies offer their own guidance on dietary fat intake.
—Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 7 Jan. 2026
Previous discoveries of cremations in Africa date to pastoral neolithic herders from 3,500 years ago or later food-producing societies with higher population densities, which made the discovery even more unexpected, the researchers said.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 6 Jan. 2026
These funds sought to promote fair elections, supporting civil societies and free media globally.
—Shelley Inglis, The Conversation, 6 Jan. 2026
Gibson recounts the trajectory of Palmares as just one part of a much longer history of people seeking freedom and sanctuary in the midst of colonial societies.
—Laurent Dubois, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2026
Like fire, poison was a constant concern for colonial societies.
—Literary Hub, 5 Jan. 2026
In high-trust societies, institutions function with relative efficiency, governments can implement long-term strategies, and economies flourish.
—Klaus Schwab, Time, 5 Jan. 2026
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
Leading medical societies offer their own guidance on dietary fat intake.
—Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 7 Jan. 2026
Previous discoveries of cremations in Africa date to pastoral neolithic herders from 3,500 years ago or later food-producing societies with higher population densities, which made the discovery even more unexpected, the researchers said.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 6 Jan. 2026
These funds sought to promote fair elections, supporting civil societies and free media globally.
—Shelley Inglis, The Conversation, 6 Jan. 2026
Gibson recounts the trajectory of Palmares as just one part of a much longer history of people seeking freedom and sanctuary in the midst of colonial societies.
—Laurent Dubois, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2026
Like fire, poison was a constant concern for colonial societies.
—Literary Hub, 5 Jan. 2026
In high-trust societies, institutions function with relative efficiency, governments can implement long-term strategies, and economies flourish.
—Klaus Schwab, Time, 5 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for societies
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Because of the skills that neurodiverse individuals can bring to the workplace — hyperfocus, creativity, empathy and niche expertise, just to name a few — some research suggests that organizations prioritizing inclusivity in this space generate nearly one-fifth higher revenue.—
Rachel Curry,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
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Roughly one-third of that came from online donations –- made either on a third-party online fundraising platform or through nonprofit organizations’ websites, which themselves may be powered by a third-party platform’s fundraising software.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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The Discovery Channel series purports to investigate the mysteries and phenomena connected to the ranch, including ancient, lost civilizations and UFO activity.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
29 Dec. 2025
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Scientists have spotted formations that challenge our understanding of physics, and theorists have dreamed up megastructures that could power entire civilizations.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
16 Dec. 2025
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Western counterparts often acknowledge them privately, even as public backlash from some European institutions and media figures ensued against Rubio’s candor.—
Daniel Ross Goodman,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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The oil downturn and currency devaluation of the early 1980s shook Venezuelan society deeply, hollowing out the middle class and undermining trust in political institutions.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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King Charles is reportedly cracking down on royal family housing arrangements and ordering non-working royals to fund their own lifestyles.—
StyleCaster Editors,
StyleCaster,
9 Nov. 2025
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Healthy lifestyles Smartwatches are great activity monitors.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
5 Nov. 2025
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This can be achieved through financial collaborations and the formation of merchants associations, Brady said.—
Jennifer Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
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Brands cross borders more freely than political iconography, and arrive with preloaded emotional associations.—
Debbie Millman,
Time,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Patriarchal cultures reduce women to economic dependence, treating them as a form of chattel to be traded among families.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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There’s nothing like exploring new places and soaking up different cultures for inspiration.—
Jackie Fields,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Three other Biohub institutes — in New York, San Francisco and Chicago, focus on addressing different scientific challenges.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
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More community efforts followed as Longo and his wife went on to create a girls’ orphanage and institutes for prisoners’ children in subsequent decades.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
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See drill teams, high school bands, fraternities and sororities, churches and other organizations and groups marching as the parade travels along Harbor Drive South.—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Dec. 2025
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According to Frank, members of TCU fraternities live in some of the houses that have generated noise complaints, including DeCicco’s house.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Dec. 2025
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“Societies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/societies. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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