1
as in organization
a group of persons formally joined together for some common interest
a debate society
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2
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
Mary’s character navigates complex racial dynamics, passing as white in a society segregated by race.
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Essence, 1 May 2025
In other words, companies can collaborate with other companies—along with communities, governments and civil society—to manage and restore freshwater resources and ecosystems at scales that matter, from river basins to regions.
—Jeff Opperman, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Some legal scholars have framed the president’s attacks on education as part of a larger war on civil society.
—Natalie Proulx, New York Times, 1 May 2025
Fear of government retribution is now spreading through society.
—Frank Langfitt, NPR, 22 Apr. 2025
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Essence, 1 May 2025
In other words, companies can collaborate with other companies—along with communities, governments and civil society—to manage and restore freshwater resources and ecosystems at scales that matter, from river basins to regions.
—Jeff Opperman, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Some legal scholars have framed the president’s attacks on education as part of a larger war on civil society.
—Natalie Proulx, New York Times, 1 May 2025
Fear of government retribution is now spreading through society.
—Frank Langfitt, NPR, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for society
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The organization confirmed the false test results through a series of public records requests, which showed positive test results suddenly spiked across California prisons between April and July last year.—
Salvador Hernandez,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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The aim is to ensure that the correct priorities remain visible, resources are appropriately allocated and the organization maintains a steady rhythm.—
Ishita Mehta,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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The couple, beloved in their community of Santa Fe, New Mexico, were found dead in their home Feb. 26.—
Caren Bohan,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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But being involved in the community also has informed changes.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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Archaeologists have announced the discovery of 5,000-year-old remains apparently belonging to a high-society woman from an ancient Peruvian civilization.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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These intrepid workers are cut off from civilization.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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In recent years, attacks on institutions like UnitedHealth and Ascension Health have led to months of operational disruption, massive financial costs and prolonged investigations.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
3 May 2025
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The Trump administration has labeled multiple institutions in academia and the media industry — from Harvard and Columbia universities to NPR and PBS — as being leftist, Marxist, biased, and woke, and threatened funding cuts.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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The creativity the brothers bring from four decades of producing concerts and exploring design around the world while touring has injected a fresh perspective to HGTV, while their brotherhood has endeared them to viewers.—
Leena Tailor,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Apr. 2025
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He was entrenched in an exclusive brotherhood with teammates and classmates.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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So until the implementation of a gold visa in the U.S., where are five popular opportunities globally for entrepreneurs to consider for business and lifestyle? 1.—
Paul Williams,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Melissa Rudy is senior health editor and a member of the lifestyle team at Fox News Digital.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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The Edgar Awards announced the 2025 winners on May 1 The awards honor the best in mystery fiction, nonfiction and television The association also gave out a selection of special awards at the ceremony The winners of the 2025 Edgar Allan Poe Awards are here!—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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In 1955, the San Diego Public Library took over much of the La Jolla collection while leaving the association with its music and arts materials, at which time the association adopted the name Athenaeum Music & Arts Library.—
Michael Williams,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 May 2025
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Woman and Child was made with great pain and difficulty, with private funding and in collaboration with a French production company.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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This includes films made by American companies like Netflix overseas in areas with better tax incentives, such as the U.K. and South Africa.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
4 May 2025
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“Society.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/society. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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