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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3
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 aftermath of the incident saw protests across Spain and sparked a debate around a culture of misogyny in sport, as well as in wider Spanish society.
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Jamie Barton, CNN, 20 Feb. 2025
What ought to be the safest, most sacrosanct place in any sane society has been trashed — and to what end?
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 20 Feb. 2025
Their intention was to comprehensively restore a society that the previous administration had set on a steep downward trajectory over the previous four years.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 20 Feb. 2025
Henrietta Szold devoted her life to the conviction that diaspora Jews should have a strong emotional connection to the Holy Land and to building a Jewish society in Palestine.
—Nicholas Lemann, The New York Review of Books, 20 Feb. 2025
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Jamie Barton, CNN, 20 Feb. 2025
What ought to be the safest, most sacrosanct place in any sane society has been trashed — and to what end?
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 20 Feb. 2025
Their intention was to comprehensively restore a society that the previous administration had set on a steep downward trajectory over the previous four years.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 20 Feb. 2025
Henrietta Szold devoted her life to the conviction that diaspora Jews should have a strong emotional connection to the Holy Land and to building a Jewish society in Palestine.
—Nicholas Lemann, The New York Review of Books, 20 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for society
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If Trump were to carry through with his frequent promise to pull the U.S. out of NATO, that would effectively mark the end of the treaty organization and signal the fall of Europe, Zelenskyy said.—
Matthew Medsger,
Boston Herald,
17 Feb. 2025
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That changed when polls showed a tightening race and Osborn raised more than $30 million, catching the attention not only of the working class but of organizations such as the Patriotic Millionaires, a group of wealthy Americans seeking an equitable economy.—
Jeffrey Fleishman,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2025
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The impacts are being felt in communities across the country that have universities or academic medical centers, Wolfson and others said, as well as clinical training, basic scientific research and patient care.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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There are, of course, real, concrete consequences that would come from the passage of a bill like this that will harm the transgender community in Utah.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
20 Feb. 2025
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No footprints, no signs of mankind, no civilization, no tarmac.—
Lily Ford,
The Hollywood Reporter,
15 Feb. 2025
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In the early days of World War II, when Germany swept through Europe, the entire Western civilization was at risk, and somehow the allies won that war.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
14 Feb. 2025
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Bankers bristle over regulations Community bankers, who represent smaller and more localized institutions, have been complaining about excessive regulations for years.—
Russ Wiles,
USA TODAY,
24 Feb. 2025
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Now, in recognition of Britain’s economic decline resulting from their departure, emphasis among parties skeptical of European integration has shifted away from exit referendums in support of reimagining the EU and its institutions.—
TIME,
TIME,
23 Feb. 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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One of the dogs had attacked before The condo association where the Withers lived filed a civil lawsuit in April to force the removal of the dogs.—
Laura A. Bischoff,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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The correspondents association said the case had been referred to police in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
19 Feb. 2025
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The results spell an unlikely third-act triumph for the 69-year-old, who just seven years ago was seen as a failed politician fully reconciled to ending his career as a wealthy lobbyist and member of numerous company boards.—
Thomas Escritt,
USA TODAY,
24 Feb. 2025
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Olivia Brady Hendrickson is the CEO and designer behind Saturday Silks, an heirloom-quality and 100 percent silk accessories company.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
23 Feb. 2025
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“Society.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/society. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.
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