1
as in organization
a group of persons formally joined together for some common interest
a debate society
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2
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
Mary’s character navigates complex racial dynamics, passing as white in a society segregated by race.
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Essence, 1 May 2025
In other words, companies can collaborate with other companies—along with communities, governments and civil society—to manage and restore freshwater resources and ecosystems at scales that matter, from river basins to regions.
—Jeff Opperman, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Some legal scholars have framed the president’s attacks on education as part of a larger war on civil society.
—Natalie Proulx, New York Times, 1 May 2025
Fear of government retribution is now spreading through society.
—Frank Langfitt, NPR, 22 Apr. 2025
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Essence, 1 May 2025
In other words, companies can collaborate with other companies—along with communities, governments and civil society—to manage and restore freshwater resources and ecosystems at scales that matter, from river basins to regions.
—Jeff Opperman, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Some legal scholars have framed the president’s attacks on education as part of a larger war on civil society.
—Natalie Proulx, New York Times, 1 May 2025
Fear of government retribution is now spreading through society.
—Frank Langfitt, NPR, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for society
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Kids Quilt Kamp is funded through donations to Calico Cut-Ups Quilt Guild, a 501-C3 non-profit organization.—
Deb Harvell,
Arkansas Online,
11 May 2025
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This strategy supports organizations in achieving faster innovation cycles and maintaining a competitive edge in their respective industries.—
Gene Marks,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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Listen to this article When former NFL player Walter Mendenhall founded the social enterprise Male Mogul Initiative in 2017, his goal was to positively transform the way young men live and lead in their communities and hopefully alter the trajectory of those from disadvantaged backgrounds.—
Shanzeh Ahmad,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2025
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But being involved in the community also has informed changes.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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And this is one of the reasons why there are some people in the United States who kind of regard Putin as - as - as the savior of - of western civilization, or - or Christianity and so forth, which is obviously kind of a - a perverse view of him as well.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 May 2025
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In a modern civilization, all three—religion, democracy and international good faith—complement and support each other.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Apr. 2025
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That prompted the administration to block more than $2 billion in federal grants to the Cambridge, Massachusetts, institution.—
Seung Min Kim,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2025
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In recent years, attacks on institutions like UnitedHealth and Ascension Health have led to months of operational disruption, massive financial costs and prolonged investigations.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
3 May 2025
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That sense of brotherhood and trust extended to the bond between Cole and Liu.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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The creativity the brothers bring from four decades of producing concerts and exploring design around the world while touring has injected a fresh perspective to HGTV, while their brotherhood has endeared them to viewers.—
Leena Tailor,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Apr. 2025
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Their vehement objections to DOGE are essentially a result of the misguided assumption that the federal cash cow is unlimited and should fund Maryland’s economic lifestyle ad infinitum.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
10 May 2025
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The attorney defending Diddy on charges that stem from lavish parties filled with alcohol actually leads a clean lifestyle.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2025
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The Edgar Awards announced the 2025 winners on May 1 The awards honor the best in mystery fiction, nonfiction and television The association also gave out a selection of special awards at the ceremony The winners of the 2025 Edgar Allan Poe Awards are here!—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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In 1955, the San Diego Public Library took over much of the La Jolla collection while leaving the association with its music and arts materials, at which time the association adopted the name Athenaeum Music & Arts Library.—
Michael Williams,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 May 2025
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Woman and Child was made with great pain and difficulty, with private funding and in collaboration with a French production company.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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The project, which includes a five-star hotel and a residential estate, was developed by a company linked to Prayudh’s PM Group.—
Phisanu Phromchanya,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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“Society.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/society. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
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