Thesaurus results for SUBSOCIETIES

subsocieties

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variants or sub-societies

plural of subsociety

as in subcultures

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Detective Agent Derek is billed as a prestige cop show filtered through the internet’s weirdest subcultures.

— Matt Grobar, Deadline, 28 July 2026
The Australian all-female punk band Body Type is a product of the continent’s thriving, incredibly independent DIY movement, which is, sonically, one of the most distinct subcultures in the world.

— Charles Moss, SPIN, 23 July 2026

Definition of subcultures

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What other research is being done Researchers increasingly treat trust as a multilevel phenomenon – spanning individuals, relationships, networks of people and societies – rather than a single attitude.

— Yigit Topoglu, The Conversation, 3 Aug. 2026
In human societies, the policing of speech, which is meant to reform the thoughts behind it, risks merely leaving thoughts unspoken.

— Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of societies

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Meraki Wellness, Grand Cayman Hammam is one of the world’s oldest water therapies, with Roman and Byzantine bathhouse origins but popularized in Islamic cultures in the Middle East and North Africa.

— Rana Good, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
These cultures stem from varied motivations, including wellness, entrepreneurship, and historical advocacy, rather than a monolithic consumer identity.

— Peter Su, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of cultures

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The Safety Net examines what the advent of the internet means on the timescale of civilizations.

— Big Think, Big Think, 6 Aug. 2026
Founded by the Phoenicians, the city served as a major maritime and commercial hub across successive civilizations of the ancient Mediterranean.

— Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 27 July 2026

Definition of civilizations

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Those who did more resistance training tended to be younger, leaner and to have healthier lifestyles overall.

— Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 4 Aug. 2026
The tax deductions proposed are $25,000 for all healthcare expenses, $50,000 on most down payments and $5,000 for spending related to healthy lifestyles.

— Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of lifestyles

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