Thesaurus results for SUBSOCIETIES

subsocieties

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variants or sub-societies

plural of subsociety

as in subcultures

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For Tokyoites, meanwhile—especially those of an Anglophile persuasion, given Japan’s long-standing reverence for British tailoring, subcultures, and craft—the appeal lay in the opposite direction.

— Liam Hess, Vogue, 7 Nov. 2026
In Cannes, MarediModa will present David Shah’s Spring/Summer 2028 trend-forecasting program for beachwear, bodywear and athleisure, each with five distinct fashion attitudes inspired by music and cultural subcultures.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of subcultures

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The team from Germany, Russia, Sweden and Switzerland said analysis of hair in the royal tomb where cannabis seeds turned up, sheds new light on the plant's role in ancient societies.

— Mary Evans, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2026
Yet demographic change can also create opportunities, especially in societies whose institutions can adapt and that can make the right technological investments.

— Daron Acemoglu, Time, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of societies

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Vishal hopes his daughter will grow up appreciating both cultures, with celebrations like these helping keep her family's heritage alive.

— CBS News, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
Despite its fragmented markets and myriad of cultures and spoken languages, Asia is becoming an increasingly popular home for budding tech and AI entrepreneurs, according to Magnus Grimeland, the founder and CEO of venture capital firm Antler.

— Angelica Ang, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of cultures

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The novels follow Cammie Skoura, a brilliant, neurodivergent young scientist aboard a deep-space expedition that uncovers a trail of ancient ruins and long-dead alien civilizations leading toward a mind-shattering discovery.

— Matt Grobar, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2026
Instead of assuming that alien civilizations must communicate through elaborate messages, scientists could first look for signals whose patterns appear deliberately different from their natural surroundings.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of civilizations

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Named the happiest country in the world for the ninth consecutive year in a row, Finns are satisfied with their lifestyles firmly rooted in the outdoors, nature, and a slower pace of life.

— Lola Akinmade, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026
So Farm learned to translate its distinct cultural identity into winter collections better suited to the lifestyles of customers who weren’t all beach-going Cariocas.

— Jess Joho, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026

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