1
as in organization
a group of persons formally joined together for some common interest
a debate society
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as in community
the feeling of closeness and friendship that exists between companions
an evening marked by a lovely dinner and the society of our closest friends
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as in civilization
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 society
From ancient times, parades have been vital to the reintegration of warriors into society.
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Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2025
Florida’s educators are the backbone of our society, yet they are being pushed to the margins by inadequate pay.
—Lakeisha Wells-Palmer, Sun Sentinel, 27 May 2025
With the erasure particularly troubling in the context of the military, an institution that has been a microcosm of American society and a testing ground for social progress.
—Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
How Multitasking Affects the Brain Multitasking can feel like productivity, especially in a society that glorifies the idea of being able to do it all.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 27 May 2025
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Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2025
Florida’s educators are the backbone of our society, yet they are being pushed to the margins by inadequate pay.
—Lakeisha Wells-Palmer, Sun Sentinel, 27 May 2025
With the erasure particularly troubling in the context of the military, an institution that has been a microcosm of American society and a testing ground for social progress.
—Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
How Multitasking Affects the Brain Multitasking can feel like productivity, especially in a society that glorifies the idea of being able to do it all.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for society
Noun
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The Gaza Humanitarian Fund, the American organization, has given out, so far, like nearly 8 million meals to the people of Gaza through these aid distribution.—
Steve Inskeep,
NPR,
4 June 2025
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News organizations have been bullied for performing honest journalism.—
Steve Chapman,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2025
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Transportation solutions do not work if our communities can’t access them.—
Al Sharpton,
New York Daily News,
8 June 2025
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Public media belongs to all of us, and right now, its future is in our community’s hands.—
Judith Smelser,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 June 2025
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In the entire history of civilization, there has never been legislation that both big and beautiful.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
5 June 2025
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So, simply by the numbers, the case can be made that ensuring the existence of future human civilization by preparing for species-ending risks like a massive asteroid strike or global nuclear annihilation outweighs addressing poverty or starvation for a few hundred million current people.—
Matthew Purdy,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
Noun
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In addition to being a measure of state power, hegemony reflects the ability of a single nation to influence both the actions of others and the rules, norms and institutions that govern international politics.—
Andrew Latham,
The Conversation,
30 May 2025
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Regional context also incentivizes institutions to better serve their local economies.—
Matt Gandal,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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And this isn't some kind of cute, charming way to pose the nomination pool as this brotherhood of men.—
H. Alan Scott,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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Call of Duty is part of that scene, forging a brotherhood — a family atmosphere away — from Kauffman Stadium.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
22 May 2025
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Like most lifestyle trends, this aesthetic started in the fashion world, characterized by chunky knit sweaters, leather accessories, warm shades of brown, and other earthy colors.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 June 2025
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For generations, high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) have sought greater financial security, better tax structures and enhanced lifestyle opportunities.—
Dominic Jones,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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So, in February 1900, when MTV’s football players moved to start playing competitive games and indicated their desire to join the local football association, their fellow members were aghast.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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Elevated mortgage rates, skyrocketing prices and rising housing costs—including homeowners association fees and home insurance premiums—have pushed many prospective buyers to the sidelines, dampening demand.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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While commercial companies like Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and Northrop Grumman build elements of SLS and Orion, NASA acts as the prime integrator.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
30 May 2025
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Ulta Beauty — Shares of the beauty retailer skyrocketed nearly 13% to hit a 52-week high after the company raised its annual profit forecast and crushed expectations with its quarterly results.—
Brian Evans,
CNBC,
30 May 2025
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“Society.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/society. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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