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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
These are not soft subjects and creativity is crucial to the future of our society and also, significantly to our economy.
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Ellise Shafer, Variety, 16 Jan. 2025
Women were potentially very socially and politically empowered and shaped what their society looked like.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 15 Jan. 2025
That psychological support – for returnees and Mexican society – can be just as important as the logistical.
—Whitney Eulich, The Christian Science Monitor, 15 Jan. 2025
This individual’s conduct and language were vile, disgusting, unacceptable, and horrific and have no place in our workplace and society.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 15 Jan. 2025
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Ellise Shafer, Variety, 16 Jan. 2025
Women were potentially very socially and politically empowered and shaped what their society looked like.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 15 Jan. 2025
That psychological support – for returnees and Mexican society – can be just as important as the logistical.
—Whitney Eulich, The Christian Science Monitor, 15 Jan. 2025
This individual’s conduct and language were vile, disgusting, unacceptable, and horrific and have no place in our workplace and society.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 15 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for society
Recent Examples of Synonyms for society
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The Bears have considerable ground to close and no trophies are presented to organizations that win headlines in the offseason.—
Brad Biggs,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Jan. 2025
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According to a civil complaint filed on Wednesday that details the accusations, the girl was an active member of Refuge of Hope, part of the broader Assemblies of God religion and organization.—
Shayla Colon,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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But there is a strong sense of community, too, and that is what the painting radiates.—
Karl Ove Knausgaard,
The New Yorker,
27 Jan. 2025
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Rebuilding is an homage to a DIY community spirit, and young star Lily LaTorre took that to heart when planning her look for the film's world premiere at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
27 Jan. 2025
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Related: The Best Times to Visit Belize Archaeologists believe the Offering Cave became a pilgrimage site during a devastating drought around the year 900 that contributed to the collapse of Mayan civilization.—
Gina DeCaprio Vercesi,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Jan. 2025
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For most of civilization, people have lived in monarchies or tyrannies of some sort, and most of them managed to be OK.—
Jeremy P. Shapiro,
The Conversation,
22 Jan. 2025
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This is a moment for neighbors, communities, and institutions to come together.—
John Hope Bryant,
TIME,
18 Jan. 2025
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Survivors have to piece together temporary housing and rebuilding plans while dealing with the loss of schools, places of worship and other community institutions.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN,
18 Jan. 2025
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Every choice in appearance reflects the pride, purpose, and inherited legacy of our brotherhood.—
Leah Faye Cooper,
Vogue,
20 Jan. 2025
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To his brotherhood within a theologically conservative, hard-right church coalition, Fox News host Pete Hegseth's ascension as President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Defense Department wasn’t merely opportunistic.—
Liam Adams,
USA TODAY,
13 Jan. 2025
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Bosworth, who stepped down as CEO of Love Wellness in 2023, has lived a more private lifestyle since stepping away from reality television.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
22 Jan. 2025
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Erewhon, the luxury supermarket chain that turned grocery shopping into a hyper-trendy Los Angeles lifestyle, is ramping up its pace of expansion.—
Andrea Chang,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2025
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After the Madison shooting, a separate social media user noted their association and tweeted at the FBI, accusing Henderson and others of having prior warning.—
Phoebe Petrovic,
ProPublica,
25 Jan. 2025
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Mind you, the powder pink of 2025 has abandoned its traditionally sweet associations for something more nuanced and powerful.—
Marilú Almaguer,
Glamour,
24 Jan. 2025
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In the 87-page complaint, which was obtained by PEOPLE, Baldoni and a group of nine other plaintiffs, including his production company Wayfarer Studios, business partners and public relations team, are suing the Times for $250 million.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
18 Jan. 2025
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The new Mondays Light 12-packs will be available soon for purchase at retailers nationwide, the company said.—
Peter Burke,
Fox News,
18 Jan. 2025
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“Society.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/society. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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