1
as in outgoing
likely to seek or enjoy the company of others
not exactly the social sort, our boss generally stays in his office and keeps to himself
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2
as in colonial
tending to group with others of the same kind
dogs are social animals, preferring by nature to be part of a pack
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as in tea party
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Recent Examples of social
Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 27 Jan. 2025
This is a rape, Breillat shows us, carried out not by physical force but by calculation, aided by a social architecture that encourages the girl to capitulate to him.
—Victoria Uren, The New Yorker, 27 Jan. 2025
Jem Aswad, Variety, 20 Dec. 2024
Proposals range from tutoring services for special needs students, public art projects, youth programs, block parties to ice cream socials.
—La Risa R. Lynch, Journal Sentinel, 27 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Where to watch:Netflix 'The Toxic Avenger' (2025) The 1984 cult movie gets a revamp courtesy of this gory superhero comedy, with Peter Dinklage as a janitor transformed into a mutant vigilante doling out social justice.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 27 Jan. 2025
This is a rape, Breillat shows us, carried out not by physical force but by calculation, aided by a social architecture that encourages the girl to capitulate to him.
—Victoria Uren, The New Yorker, 27 Jan. 2025
Noun
Drake released songs in response, but soon removed them from his socials and then went silent.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 20 Dec. 2024
Proposals range from tutoring services for special needs students, public art projects, youth programs, block parties to ice cream socials.
—La Risa R. Lynch, Journal Sentinel, 27 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for social
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Coaching Carousel: Aaron Glenn returns Yesterday, the Jets gave outgoing Lions DC Aaron Glenn something to celebrate, via a five-year contract to become their next head coach.—
Jacob Robinson,
The Athletic,
23 Jan. 2025
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Harris, the outgoing taoiseach, assumed the role of deputy prime minister Thursday, and will expect to step back into the role of Ireland’s leader again in 2027.—
Kathy Rose O'Brien,
CNN,
23 Jan. 2025
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Also, the colonial conversation — both from other African countries and other countries that colonize people — to be able to understand and to be able to see their story in it.—
Anna Tingley,
Variety,
26 Jan. 2025
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Lin-Manuel Miranda dusted off his colonial garb and rapping skills for a surprise Saturday Night Live cameo this weekend, but because of a certain American president, the Hamilton scribe was immediately silenced mid-song.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
26 Jan. 2025
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But some events haven’t been rescheduled while others were straight up canceled — like the BAFTA tea party and premieres for The Pitt, XO Kitty, The Night Agent, One of Them Days, Back in Action, Severance, and The Last Showgirl.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
21 Jan. 2025
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What could be a more perfect locale for a tea party than a palace?—
Sezin Devi Koehler,
EW.com,
16 Jan. 2025
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Ichiro, who was elected to the hall in Cooperstown, New York, with 99.7% of the vote, addressed the journalist during a news conference on his election Thursday, extending a friendly invitation.—
Kimmy Yam,
NBC News,
23 Jan. 2025
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While the link between the Maduro regime and the Tren de Aragua has for long been suspected, the news coming out of Chile this week is being viewed as further evidence that the links between the two go beyond a friendly relationship.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
23 Jan. 2025
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Our story never failed to charm at cocktail parties.—
Rebecca Collins Jordan,
New York Times,
13 Dec. 2024
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While the couple shared a kiss while decked out in cocktail party attire, there were plenty of cozy makeup free moments as well.—
Glamour,
Glamour,
1 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The upper chamber has been slightly more hospitable terrain for Trump skeptics within the party than the House.—
Niall Stanage,
The Hill,
13 Jan. 2025
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To me, the ending leaves as an open question whether Tóth has retreated to illusory safe ground or found a more hospitable home.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
10 Jan. 2025
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Tanaka hopes that this kind of research will open up the world of parasitic crickets to the public.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
16 Jan. 2025
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Guinea worm infections are caused by a parasitic worm whose larvae can contaminate water.—
Evan Bush,
NBC News,
31 Dec. 2024
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Plus, each ritual in the spa includes pre- or post-treatment tapas and a selection of organic teas, juices, or water infusions in their stunning Relaxation Library, complete with a fireplace and myriad books to get lost in.—
Ariel Okin,
Vogue,
22 Jan. 2025
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Consider drinking local wine and beer rather than imports—or simply make the switch to Turkish coffee and çay (tea) which tend to be much more popular among locals.—
Kaitlyn McInnis,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Social.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/social. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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