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
That people want to live with their own and will push those unlike them to the margins of their societies, or out of them altogether.
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Eve Fairbanks, The Dial, 27 Jan. 2026
The humane society said some of the dogs required emergency surgery, and others face a long and complex rehabilitation.
—Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
Other studies have put the estimate of people living in the shadows of Spanish society at up to 800,000.
—Renata Brito, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2026
And Claudia is a consummate society gal.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 27 Jan. 2026
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Eve Fairbanks, The Dial, 27 Jan. 2026
The humane society said some of the dogs required emergency surgery, and others face a long and complex rehabilitation.
—Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
Other studies have put the estimate of people living in the shadows of Spanish society at up to 800,000.
—Renata Brito, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2026
And Claudia is a consummate society gal.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 27 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for society
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At the end of the day, being a leader comes down to standing for your values and your organization’s mission and values.—
Rachel Wells,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Woll will work closely with organizations including the USWNTPA, MLBPA, WNBPA, MLSPA and NWSLPA.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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This will be a way for the Vogue Business community to synthesize and reflect on the latest headlines and get a little inside scoop every Friday.—
Elektra Kotsoni,
Vogue,
23 Jan. 2026
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Nigerian security forces have deployed tactical teams in search of the kidnappers, believed to be among the rogue gangs who often carry out kidnappings for ransoms in remote communities with limited state and security presence.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Jan. 2026
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From a civilization that is dying to one that is being born.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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This far removed from civilization, however, the balance of power flips, and the resourceful housekeeper takes control.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
26 Jan. 2026
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He was voluntarily committed to a mental health institution after that and prescribed anti-depressants and anti-anxiety medication.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
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In recent years, it's also become one of the world's hottest cities for art, design, and architecture—and it's got the institutions to prove it.—
Megan Rose Murray,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Jan. 2026
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And this is literally what, like brotherhood but real manhood looks like.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
21 Jan. 2026
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Kurt Sutter’s series offered a gritty, realistic look at the brotherhood of bikers in the titular motorcycle club.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Jan. 2026
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The dual exhibition at the California Surf Museum and Oceanside Museum of Art explores the influence of surfing on art inspired by the beach lifestyle.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026
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These are typically ultra-high-net-worth buyers — entrepreneurs, senior executives and company founders — seeking privacy, an exceptional year-round lifestyle and long-term value in a welcoming community with limited supply and global appeal.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Initiatives include expanding gold storage facilities, refineries, central clearing systems, investment channels like tokenization, and even forming a trade association for the industry.—
Sean Lee,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The association with the Stones.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
26 Jan. 2026
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Before Papaya, Guez ran businesses helping companies move and employ workers in emerging markets.—
Geri Stengel,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Tesla signaled a major shift in its business as CEO Elon Musk told investors the company will end production of its longest-running premium electric vehicles.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Society.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/society. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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