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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
Here are 8 books that reveal covert lives, truths that society forbids or shames, and an effusion of vibrant spirit.
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Literary Hub, 21 Apr. 2026
Anyone with 25% of their brain functioning could see this was police brutality and these thugs are a menace perpetrated on society.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026
This would be a moral response characteristic of a decent society, but not through force.
—Charles F. Miller, Hartford Courant, 21 Apr. 2026
And which society is torturing the poets?
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 21 Apr. 2026
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Literary Hub, 21 Apr. 2026
Anyone with 25% of their brain functioning could see this was police brutality and these thugs are a menace perpetrated on society.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026
This would be a moral response characteristic of a decent society, but not through force.
—Charles F. Miller, Hartford Courant, 21 Apr. 2026
And which society is torturing the poets?
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 21 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for society
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Even better, EcoSet’s Materials Oasis provides a wide array of supplies free of charge to non-profits like schools and other organizations that can make use of cast-off sets, furniture, art supplies and assorted props.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
22 Apr. 2026
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The cable network formerly known as MSNBC announced Wednesday that Thomas will lead the organization’s political unit and direct coverage of campaigns and elections.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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The state’s highest court, the SJC, heard arguments in a community lawsuit filed by the Defenders and Emerald Necklace Conservancy earlier this month, and is weighing its claim that the project’s professional soccer use would illegally privatize public parkland.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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In threads where the human community had decided someone was in the wrong, the AI affirmed that user's behavior 51% of the time.—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
23 Apr. 2026
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These researchers, tackling the nitty-gritty of civilization, focused on Bulgaria as parasite analysis from this region had never been published.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Apr. 2026
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The Great Pacific Garbage Patch in the Pacific Ocean is now home to dozens of species, and the floating plastic island emphasizes how human civilization can influence even the most remote areas.—
Devika Rao,
TheWeek,
17 Apr. 2026
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Politics, with all its mechanisms, its conflicts, and its institutions, exists because people—even, somehow, reasonable people—disagree.—
Nikhil Krishnan,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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That is exactly the kind of work Imas has in mind—not performance, not artistry, but the irreducibly human judgment that holds complex institutions together.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
19 Apr. 2026
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Travel through time and reflect on the genesis, journey, and brotherhood of the multidimensional rap trio from Yonkers, The LOX.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
16 Apr. 2026
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Their chemistry, rooted in genuine brotherhood, has become central to the brand’s appeal.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
16 Apr. 2026
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Ayesha, an actress, cookbook author, and restaurateur, is the founder and CEO of lifestyle company Sweet July.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
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Dozens of local restaurants, wineries, breweries, artisan foodmakers and lifestyle product-makers will host booths at the tastings.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Apr. 2026
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Article continues below Outside is a beachside terrace, plus access to a pool, playground, sauna, hot tub, an association gym, and a picnic zone.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
20 Apr. 2026
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The actual numbers are likely much higher because many incidents are never reported, the association acknowledges.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 Apr. 2026
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The defenders to consider Plenty of managers have parted company with the best-performing defender in the game in recent weeks.—
Holly Shand,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Among the goals of Schools Beyond Screens is to enforce closer scrutiny of the lucrative contracts that urban districts enter into with tech companies.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Society.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/society. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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