1
as in organization
a group of persons formally joined together for some common interest
a debate society
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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
The campaign materials were unequivocal: Worley believed LGBT influences in society were immoral.
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Nick Penzenstadler, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2025
The supporting cast features passengers from diverse backgrounds, creating a cross-section of society trapped in the high-speed crisis.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 Mar. 2025
Leaving individuals with severe mental illness to navigate a society unprepared to meet their needs comes at a significant cost.
—Alan M. Langlieb, Baltimore Sun, 4 Mar. 2025
Both the judiciary and civil society have been steadily politicized.
—Michela Wrong, Foreign Affairs, 3 Mar. 2025
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Nick Penzenstadler, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2025
The supporting cast features passengers from diverse backgrounds, creating a cross-section of society trapped in the high-speed crisis.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 Mar. 2025
Leaving individuals with severe mental illness to navigate a society unprepared to meet their needs comes at a significant cost.
—Alan M. Langlieb, Baltimore Sun, 4 Mar. 2025
Both the judiciary and civil society have been steadily politicized.
—Michela Wrong, Foreign Affairs, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for society
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Congressional Republicans have raised no objections to the massive, indiscriminate firings of employees in many government offices and federal organizations initiated by Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE.—
Mordechai Gordon,
Hartford Courant,
28 Feb. 2025
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While these recent deaths prompted calls for the race to end, organizations have been protesting the Iditarod for decades, according to Melanie Johnson, a senior manager at PETA.—
Megan Forrester,
ABC News,
28 Feb. 2025
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In recent years, the system has seen a resurgence, fueled by social media communities on TikTok, Reddit, and YouTube—alongside other style frameworks like Kitchener essences and seasonal color analysis.—
Rachel Hills,
Vogue,
4 Mar. 2025
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Land & Life has prioritized human and wildlife well-being since its inception, proving that conservation and community empowerment can go hand in hand.—
Jordi Lippe-McGraw,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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Cycle Around Ancient Temples in Sukhothai Photo: Getty Images Sukhothai is regarded as the birthplace of Thai civilization and in the 13th century served as the capital of the first Thai kingdom.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
2 Mar. 2025
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Many of the objects in the collection date back thousands of years, covering the entire span of Egyptian civilization.—
David Nikel,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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Effective enforcement requires coordinated efforts across institutions.—
Paulo Carvão,
The Conversation,
7 Mar. 2025
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There are agreements and institutions in place designed to limit the spread of nuclear weapons.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
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With the group’s strength in mind, the Backstreet Boys see the residency is a reminder of their legacy and their 32-year brotherhood.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
18 Feb. 2025
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Featuring some larger-than-life characters, Sirianni has helped mold this consortium of talent into a brotherhood and a winning machine.—
Ben Morse,
CNN,
8 Feb. 2025
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Tiny houses are more popular than ever, with people of all age ranges hopping on the train of downsizing, adopting a minimalist lifestyle, and ditching their traditional homes for ones with much less square footage.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
27 Feb. 2025
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These preferences are often carried over into childhood and beyond and can lay the foundations for whether an individual leads a healthy dietary lifestyle.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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Then again, sometimes the latter are the most willing to accede to the association’s wishes.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
3 Mar. 2025
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The association’s president, Edward Habeeb, was instrumental in founding the park, and 243-acre Lake Habeeb, home to the bluest water in the state, was named in his honor.—
Trudy Haywood Saunders,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Mar. 2025
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Then his allies acquired all major media companies and transformed them into state propaganda outlets.—
Elizabeth Shackelford,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2025
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Candidates whose scenarios highlighted risks common within the company helped expose vulnerabilities in existing systems.—
Karl Moore,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Society.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/society. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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