SOCIETY Synonyms: 114 Similar and Opposite Words

society

noun

sə-ˈsī-ə-tē

Definition of society

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 In Gramsci’s telling, wars of maneuver could succeed where the state had a tight grip and the institutions of civil society (churches, schools, unions, professional organizations, the press) were weak and malleable, as in Imperial Russia. — Dhruv Khullar, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2026 The new award is presented to a TV program that has made a profound, generational impact on audiences and society. — Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 25 Aug. 2026 Carrie Coon, whose Bertha Russell has cemented her position as New York society’s newest power player, becoming one of the show’s central forces, describes that register as a narrow channel. — Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 25 Aug. 2026 Guy Ritchie’s high-society, high-octane caper starring Theo James and Kaya Scodelario is set to return for a third outing, comprised of eight episodes. — K.j. Yossman, Variety, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for society

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Noun

This chart shows the 24-hour moving average load for PJM Interconnection, a major regional transmission organization in the US, which can be understood as the average electricity demand placed on the grid over the past day.

— , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Now his focus is on following in his parents’ footsteps working with the Children’s Institute, an organization that supports children and families.

— Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of organization

Noun

Owner Matthew Doeding aims to create a community third space for gamers to gather and play.

— Jolene Almendarez, Cincinnati Enquirer, 28 Aug. 2026
The hospital was run by Louisiana State University, which determined that Katrina left the building too damaged to reopen — an assessment that was disputed by some hospital staff and community members.

— JACK BROOK, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of community

Noun

In other words, the movement sees liberalism not as the foundation but as the cancer of Western civilization.

— Leonard A. Schuette, Foreign Affairs, 25 Aug. 2026
Amenities and experiences The name Anasazi refers to the Native American civilization that once inhabited the Four Corners region, renowned for their cliff dwellings and recognized as the ancestors of today's Pueblo peoples.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of civilization

Noun

In his first years in office, DeSantis, a Catholic, created a Faith and Community initiative which partners with thousands of faith institutions across the state.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2026
Legendary host David Letterman even pointed to Late Show parent company Paramount’s 2025 merger with Skydance as the reason behind CBS’ decision to shutter the late-night institution.

— Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of institution

Noun

Paris learned about the affiliate process from Jaz Smith, a fashion and lifestyle creator, who sees it as a way for creators to get paid for product research.

— CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 25 Aug. 2026
Determining whether changes in the blood-brain barrier, inflammation, genetics, lifestyle or other factors initiate this process will be an important next step.

— Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of lifestyle

Noun

However, many trade associations include sole proprietors who don't qualify for an AHP, and some organizations have members in a range of industries.

— Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Disputes over Israel, antisemitism and El-Sayed’s association with controversial online commentator Hasan Piker have complicated the party’s effort to turn its attention to Republican Mike Rogers.

— Joey Cappelletti, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026

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