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as in nature
the set of qualities that makes a person, a group of people, or a thing different from others
the question of whether violent conflict is part of the constitution of human society
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as in law
a collection or system of rules of conduct
our society's constitution requires that every member in good standing pay yearly dues
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as in act
a rule of conduct or action laid down by a governing authority and especially a legislature
the constitution against murder is universal among civilized societies
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Recent Examples of constitution
To avoid the cash being subject to the debt brake, the fund will be rooted in the constitution and exempted from the fiscal rule.
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Sophie Kiderlin, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2025
Ukraine has been under martial law since soon after the war started in 2022, and the country's constitution bans elections during martial law.
—Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 28 Feb. 2025
Today's ruling returns some of us to safely holding open the doors to houses of worship to all seekers, as our constitution guarantees.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
The court also found that a religious charter school would violate Oklahoma’s constitution, which specifically forbids public money from benefiting religious organizations.
—Suzanne Eckes, The Conversation, 27 Feb. 2025
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Sophie Kiderlin, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2025
Ukraine has been under martial law since soon after the war started in 2022, and the country's constitution bans elections during martial law.
—Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 28 Feb. 2025
Today's ruling returns some of us to safely holding open the doors to houses of worship to all seekers, as our constitution guarantees.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
The court also found that a religious charter school would violate Oklahoma’s constitution, which specifically forbids public money from benefiting religious organizations.
—Suzanne Eckes, The Conversation, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for constitution
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Of course, the uncertain nature of Trump’s trade plans appears to be a feature, not a bug.—
Matt Egan,
CNN,
6 Mar. 2025
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On this regard the nature of the dialysis services provides a degree of stability somehow higher than other healthcare sub-sectors.—
GuruFocus,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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Dozens of fans took to the comments section of the post to react, many impressed by the physique of both guys.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
1 Mar. 2025
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The fragrance is housed in a dramatic glass vessel designed by Donna Karan’s late husband, the sculptor Stephen Weiss, intended to reflect the feminine contours of the female physique.—
Alfredo Mineo,
WWD,
28 Feb. 2025
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The office did not answer questions about whether any correspondence had been deleted, or how that would comply with public records laws and the city’s records retention policy.—
Julia Wick,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2025
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Keep up with changing data privacy laws that offer consumer protections.—
Alex Vakulov,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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These small acts of showing up authentically lead to big gains over time and can inspire others along the way.—
Megan Bruneau,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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While opening acts haven’t been officially announced yet for the stadium shows, Blackpink concerts are known for their elaborate production and full-evening experiences.—
Jenzia Burgos,
StyleCaster,
27 Feb. 2025
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Alex has to hold on with both hands in order to keep her preggo self in one spot, but we’re distracted from the terror by her voiceover of the fan fiction — er, journal to Spencer — that she’s been keeping.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
2 Mar. 2025
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Heidi Klum is the face of self care brand PosheEra.—
Mikelle Street,
WWD,
19 Feb. 2025
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These social expectations put pressure on the individual to bend themselves into a shape that fits within their social circle—to let go of the unique parts of themself in order to fit in.—
Roya Backlund,
StyleCaster,
7 Mar. 2025
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Its distinctive shape, featuring dramatic overhanging concrete floors supported by thick pillars, gives it a futuristic appearance.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
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The bill has stalled repeatedly in Congress as opponents argue such measures are no longer needed because the country has changed since the 1960s.—
Safiyah Riddle,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2025
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In both cases, the tariff bill isn’t large compared to total sales – but both Topgolf and Amer stocks are down the last month, 17% and 13% respectively.—
Brendan Coffey,
Sportico.com,
9 Mar. 2025
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Former Fox News personality and podcaster Dan Bongino was named FBI deputy director a short time later.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
4 Mar. 2025
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The panelists over the years have included a veritable who’s who of sports media personalities, including Jemele Hill, Bomani Jones, Mina Kimes, Woody Paige, Bill Plaschke, Bob Ryan, Sarah Spain, Pablo Torre and Clinton Yates, among many, many others.—
Alex Weprin,
The Hollywood Reporter,
4 Mar. 2025
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“Constitution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constitution. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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