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subsocieties

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variants or sub-societies

plural of subsociety

as in subcultures

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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
Back then, subcultures had time to grow deep community roots away from an instantaneous online audience.

— Sheena McKenzie, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of subcultures

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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
These societies still fear China and North Korea and still depend on the United States.

— Fareed Zakaria, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of societies

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Brushing off tombstones is a regular ritual in some cultures, including in Mexico where entire families clean and decorate graves, which are covered with orange marigolds for Day of the Dead.

— Kimberlee Kruesi, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
Across cultures, textiles have played a role in navigating the passage between life and death.

— Livia Caligor, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of cultures

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There were also groups that sought out revealed knowledge from ancient civilizations or religious teachings, like the Rosicrucians, who dated back to the 18th century.

— Adam Harrington, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026
The territories at various times have been part of the Russian and Ottoman empires, medieval Kievan Rus’ and earlier civilizations.

— Catherine Belton, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of civilizations

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The researchers asked 84 men and women of varying ages and lifestyles to wear the shorts under their normal clothing all day for at least three days, while continuing with their everyday lives.

— Gretchen Reynolds, Washington Post, 28 Oct. 2026
Klum, in this space, is both the trendsetter and the shining example of the way our collective take on the holiday has evolved to adjust to our online-first lifestyles.

— José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 28 Oct. 2026

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