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subsociety

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as in society

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Japan’s monarchy has for centuries maintained male-only succession, which is on-brand for a deeply patriarchal society where men dominate other spheres of life such as business and politics.

— Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
Economists and researchers are still trying to better understand how AI is affecting society as more powerful tools are released publicly.

— Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026

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While Odysseus’ emotional journey here can be as choppy as a rough day at sea, and the ‘civilization is eroding’ theme is undercooked, the film’s bigger observations on the effects of war on those who are forced to participate in it are well met.

— Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026
Instead, cinematographer Hoyte van Hoytema’s lens emphasizes the wildness of the landscape in a way that suggests how tentative civilization’s hold on this place is.

— Alison Willmore, Vulture, 15 July 2026

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The series unfolds against Japan’s ongoing debate over beauty standards – a culture growing more open to diverse appearances even as its cosmetic surgery sector remains one of its fastest-growing industries.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 July 2026
His reporting focuses on luxury travel and culture-forward experiences that explore how place, identity, and hospitality intersect.

— Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026

Definition of culture

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Court documents show Robertson took a minor from Frisco, Texas to Atlanta, Georgia, in May 2024 to attend a furry convention, a gathering centered around a subculture involving anthropomorphic animal characters and costumes.

— S.E. Jenkins, CBS News, 14 July 2026
The subculture then migrated to Twitter before shifting to more visual platforms such as Pinterest.

— Sophia Zhang, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 July 2026

Definition of subculture

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This group also has an important window of opportunity where lifestyle changes can still significantly reverse or reduce disease risk.

— Nicole Williams, AJC.com, 14 July 2026
In recent years, she’s leaned into lifestyle content in addition to her signature makeup and beauty vlogs, giving followers a peek at her worldwide travels and love for interior design.

— Kara Nesvig, Time, 14 July 2026

Definition of lifestyle

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On Saturday, rescue crews aided by dogs and detectors found signs of life, confirming that at least one survivor was still trapped beneath the rubble.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 July 2026
There are good footballers, there are great footballers and then there is Messi, who plays as if he has been sent here from another dimension, a superior life form inside the 5ft 7in frame of a normal guy from Rosario, Argentina.

— Oliver Kay, New York Times, 19 July 2026

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