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as in crowd
a group of people sharing a common interest and relating together socially
a large community of retired people in the coastal town
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as in fraternity
the body of people in a profession or field of activity
members of the medical community
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as in similarity
the quality or state of having many qualities in common
there's a community of aesthetics that makes a very modern-looking gallery an especially appropriate setting for primitive art
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as in brotherhood
the feeling of closeness and friendship that exists between companions
interactive features that are designed to foster a sense of community among the visitors to the Web site
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Recent Examples of community
The rustic community grew as a destination through the decades.
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Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2025
Their commitment to quality ensures that buyers are investing in a home—and a community—built to stand the test of time.
—Prime Development, Kansas City Star, 16 Mar. 2025
With budget cuts looming, the VTC is imploring local businesses, community partners and donors to invest in workforce development and help shape the future of Baltimore’s economy.
—Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 16 Mar. 2025
In recent years, the system has seen a resurgence, fueled by social media communities on TikTok, Reddit, and YouTube—alongside other style frameworks like Kitchener essences and seasonal color analysis.
—Rachel Hills, Vogue, 4 Mar. 2025
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Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2025
Their commitment to quality ensures that buyers are investing in a home—and a community—built to stand the test of time.
—Prime Development, Kansas City Star, 16 Mar. 2025
With budget cuts looming, the VTC is imploring local businesses, community partners and donors to invest in workforce development and help shape the future of Baltimore’s economy.
—Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 16 Mar. 2025
In recent years, the system has seen a resurgence, fueled by social media communities on TikTok, Reddit, and YouTube—alongside other style frameworks like Kitchener essences and seasonal color analysis.
—Rachel Hills, Vogue, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for community
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Since Jimmy Butler moped his way out of town, the talent hasn’t been there.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Mar. 2025
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The outbreak of tornadoes raked through towns under the cover of darkness — the most dangerous and deadly time for a tornado outbreak.—
Eric Zerkel,
CNN,
15 Mar. 2025
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Denmark ruled Greenland as a colony until 1953, when the island achieved greater powers of self-governance.—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN,
13 Mar. 2025
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The trip took the team to the rocky beaches of Cape Town, the shores of South Georgia Island, the tropical Galapagos Islands, Namibia's desert caves, and Ekström Ice Shelf in Antarctica — where a three-person film crew spent 274 days filming a colony of 20,000 emperor penguins.—
Kelli Bender,
People.com,
12 Mar. 2025
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And in Sunday’s unique atmosphere, embracing the moment in front of a vocal crowd of Yomiuri Giants supporters.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2025
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The annual parade draws a crowd of roughly 300,000 people.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
16 Mar. 2025
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Dating back to 2013, the fraternity of number-one picks includes a few hits but a lot more misses.—
Daniel R. Epstein,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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It's been two weeks since a Louisiana student pledging to a fraternity was rushed to the emergency room and later died, and now, three people have been charged.—
Saleen Martin,
USA TODAY,
12 Mar. 2025
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The company’s brief never offers any reason to conclude that the Tax Court’s weighing of similarities against differences was clearly erroneous.—
Ryan Finley,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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Maintain a bit of similarity by sticking to a singular color (or palette), finish, or material, then play with scale, shape, and thickness of the frame.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2025
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The golf influencer community seems to be a great brotherhood where everyone admires and supports each other.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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Basketball: Mikal Bridges, Josh Hart and a brotherhood forged by competition.—
Natasha Frost,
New York Times,
2 Jan. 2025
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About 30 minutes after the shooting, Jones was arrested at a gas station near his home in the Swope Park Campus neighborhood of Kansas City, according to court documents.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
11 Mar. 2025
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Maradona died during home hospitalization in the private neighborhood of San Andrés, in the town of Tigre, 14 days after undergoing surgery for a subdural hematoma.—
Gilles Salomone,
CNN,
11 Mar. 2025
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After six years of displacement, the family returned in 2021 to find their home completely damaged.—
UNICEF USA,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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Egyptian Prime Minister Mustafa Madbouly ordered the payment of about $1,970 to the family of each victim killed in the crash, a local government media office said.—
Compiled by Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports,
arkansasonline.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Community.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/community. Accessed 20 Mar. 2025.
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