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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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
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
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The organization’s musical repertoires have grown exponentially over the years to include tens of millions of works, giving music users more music and more choice, the spokesperson said.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
10 July 2025
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Many of the local organizations Best Friends Animal Society is working with on the ground are operating based on donations and there are wish lists available online for anyone interested in purchasing specific things needed by shelters on the ground.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 July 2025
Noun
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However, the 6th District Court of Rhode Island declined to honor the detainer, releasing Mendoza without notifying ICE, forcing agents to locate and arrest him in the community.—
Stepheny Price , Bill Melugin,
FOXNews.com,
15 July 2025
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Funnel Beaker groups were typically pretty egalitarian, but the larger, megalithic tombs were created for important members of their community like a leader, a priest or a shaman, specialist Artur Golis told the PAP.—
Irene Wright
July 14,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
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Now, season three is raising the stakes by bringing in the most relatable thing the show has done — the threat of the total collapse of civilization.—
Rafael Motamayor,
Vulture,
11 July 2025
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Some students admitted that they were unsettled, and even moved, by the simple tableau of Heston weeping in front of the last symbol of an extinct civilization.—
Tom Nichols,
The Atlantic,
10 July 2025
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As passed by the House in late May, the One Big Beautiful Bill (its Trumpian name) increased the current 1.4% excise tax on college endowments’ investment earnings to as high as 21% for the richest institutions—those with endowments worth more than $2 million a student.—
Emma Whitford,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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His dismissive attitude emanates from Oasis’ heyday, when the band was being feted regularly with awards primarily from British institutions.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
5 July 2025
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Graduates emphasized the school's unique environment fostering brotherhood and celebrating Black identity.—
Krista Johnson,
The Courier-Journal,
2 July 2025
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Fraser depicts his bloody brotherhood with similar flair.—
Hamilton Cain,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2025
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For instance, the 75 Hard challenge does not dictate what specific diet or nutrition plan must be followed, allowing participants to decide what works best for their health and lifestyle.—
Lynsey Eidell,
People.com,
9 July 2025
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Every summer, like clockwork, Nordstrom unveils its Anniversary Sale: punctuated by unprecedented deals on fall fashion, beauty, home, and lifestyle items.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
9 July 2025
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Designating two people at the popular neighborhood association to check each other on the task of distributing millions in this age of technology would have spared a vibrant neighborhood a lot of consequences.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
12 July 2025
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The chapters are organized as brief essays extending from an event that triggers thoughts and associations which Li gathers, not necessarily to make sense of — because this is sometimes not possible — but to notice.—
John Warner,
Chicago Tribune,
12 July 2025
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Munster also said that Apple can benefit from a low bar in terms of what the company needs to deliver on AI advancements.—
Brian Evans,
CNBC,
5 July 2025
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Across industries, companies are feeling the squeeze from labor shortages, rising costs and nonstop pressure to boost efficiency.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
5 July 2025
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“Society.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/society. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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