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
However, some conspiracy theorists believe the disgraced financier and society figure was murdered to prevent him speaking at his trial about other high-profile individuals involved with his activities.
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James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 July 2025
There is, however, more work to be done to enable those with physical disabilities to participate fully in society.
—Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2025
This assumption has been used to construct models of the economy and, more broadly, society.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 11 July 2025
Civil society groups like the Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa are calling for financial institutions to stop propping up corporate industrial agriculture, urging more public investment in agroecology instead.
—Christine Ro, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 July 2025
There is, however, more work to be done to enable those with physical disabilities to participate fully in society.
—Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2025
This assumption has been used to construct models of the economy and, more broadly, society.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 11 July 2025
Civil society groups like the Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa are calling for financial institutions to stop propping up corporate industrial agriculture, urging more public investment in agroecology instead.
—Christine Ro, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for society
Noun
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Pfister was also a legacy member of the Greater Phoenix Leadership Inc., an organization of influential Arizona leaders.—
Shawn Raymundo,
AZCentral.com,
23 July 2025
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The competitive advantage is clear that even in a tight talent market, the organizations that nail the internship experience will have first dibs on the best emerging talent.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
22 July 2025
Noun
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The city's choice to close fewer homeless camps in recent years differs from some communities that have banned public camping and a new Trump directive to remove people from the streets.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
26 July 2025
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And while those cocktails usually have rum, how perfectly tiki for a gin cocktail to show up wearing a rum cocktail’s clothes, and to be instantly accepted by the community, and raised as one of their own.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
26 July 2025
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That combined with a Thulsa Doom, an Atlantian in Conan who was from a much older civilization, who created as an empire off of the existing world.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
24 July 2025
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Early civilizations were known to enjoy a range of libations, such as beer, wine, and mead.—
Jack Knudson,
Discover Magazine,
16 July 2025
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Set within a military institution, the film continues his exploration of gender and power, aiming to expose and humanize rigid, oppressive systems through personal and emotional storytelling.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
15 July 2025
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Woods said the institution literally beat the humanity out of some boys, whittling away their value for human life.—
The Marshall Project,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 July 2025
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At the nucleus of their brotherhood were love, loyalty, and the zeal to expand their drug trafficking enterprise.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
13 June 2025
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Joseph, similar to what Charles just expressed, nothing comes close to the actual brotherhood that servicemembers form in life-or-death situations.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This radical lifestyle shift sparked a DIY renaissance.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 July 2025
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In terms of lifestyle interests, the same poll shows travel for pleasure ranks first, with health and wellness fourth.—
Doug Gollan,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Epstein’s association with the rich and famous has garnered great international interest and spun off conspiracy theories, especially among those on the right.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
25 July 2025
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But Amy’s association with Rachel may have ultimately been her undoing, as other players looked to weaken the Big Brother legend by taking out her closest ally, leading to the 43-year-old insurance agent’s unanimous 13-0 ouster on Thursday’s live eviction episode.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
25 July 2025
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To find out more about the new Status Pro X, visit the company’s website.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Bringing out a pest control company to spray your yard offers no more than temporary relief.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
15 July 2025
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“Society.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/society. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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