society

noun

sə-ˈsī-ə-tē How to pronounce society (audio)
Definition of societynext
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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3
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 However, like many other coastal societies shaped by the migration and economics of Atlantic cod, Lofoten has been no stranger to ecosystem pressures over the decades, from shifting migration patterns to offshore fishing fleets. — Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Oct. 2026 The building’s entryway is the site of the former Club Cartagena, a Beaux-Arts landmark that was once the stomping grounds for local high society. — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2026 Just as imperceptibly, society may also get used to the fact that not everyone has a live teacher. — Dmytro Korchevskyi, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026 In parts of society or in businesses, AI could exacerbate existing weaknesses, like extreme income inequality and the loneliness epidemic. — Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 23 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for society
Recent Examples of Synonyms for society
  1. organization
  2. community
  3. civilization
  4. institution
  5. brotherhood
  6. lifestyle
  7. association
  8. company
Noun
  • An organization with Republican ties has distributed fliers promoting a socialist candidate, an apparent effort to pull support away from Brown.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Wagmor became famous in 2019 after the organization was featured on Ellen DeGeneres’ talk show.
    — Alene Tchekmedyian, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of organization
Noun
  • The Sun enters your 11th House, beginning a month focused on friends, communities, collaborations, networks, and your longer-term hopes.
    — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Ahead of the game’s thirtieth anniversary, Blond sat down with Variety to reminisce about that first audition, the role Lara continues to play in her life and the impact of AI on the voice acting community.
    — K.J. Yossman, Variety, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of community
Noun
  • Modern global civilization has made one contribution to this eternal pantheon.
    — Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Researchers are still puzzling through what happened to the ancient Maya civilization, which mysteriously dwindled.
    — Terrence McCoy, Washington Post, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of civilization
Noun
  • Save suspicious messages, account statements, confirmation numbers and notes from conversations with institutions.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
  • CineGouna now encompasses Funding; Forum, a program of panels, masterclasses and industry discussions; Market, which connects filmmakers with companies and institutions; and Emerge, its initiative for young and emerging talent.
    — Essie Assibu, Variety, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of institution
Noun
  • From the first meeting in Arizona with David Berson & Ross Molloy, to the brotherhood of the NFL Today desk, an unforgettable year with Ian, Evan, Ken & crew and now alongside legendary Jim Nantz, Tracy Wolfson, Rikhoff and the whole crew.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Bryant credits much of that success to the brotherhood his players have built off the field.
    — Johnny Resendiz, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026
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  • This idea changed how doctors and scientists study cognitive health by emphasizing earlier detection and lifestyle changes.
    — Richard Sima, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Rachel Richter, director of influencer strategy, says MLB works with food, fashion, lifestyle, gaming, and family influencers, too.
    — Mia Sato, The Verge, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of lifestyle
Noun
  • The association remained after accounting for whether patients completed radiation on time, suggesting that on-time completion may not fully explain the difference.
    — Marci Lee Nilsen, The Conversation, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Mike Elliott, senior director of Banner Sports Medicine High Performance Center, told Banner Health that most of the available research is observational and shows association rather than direct cause.
    — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of association
Noun
  • Nguyen responded by starting POPS Worldwide, an entertainment company which produces, licenses, distributes, and monetizes digital content across platforms like YouTube and Facebook.
    — Angelica Ang, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Sanders, one of the left’s leading critics of the AI industry, went a step beyond profit-sharing by suggesting this summer that its companies surrender half of their stock to the government.
    — Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of company

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