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
Adjective
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Heading into the summer, the suggestion from some inside Newcastle is that the outgoing business this month should give the club a greater chance of retaining those star players going forward — and perhaps even afford some capacity to try to tie Isak down to a new deal.—
Chris Waugh,
The Athletic,
4 Feb. 2025
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Many in the Georgian opposition, and some abroad, now look to outgoing President Salome Zourabichvili for leadership.—
Anthony Borden,
The Atlantic,
4 Feb. 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
Noun
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While playing dress-up one day, Carla is inspired to have a tea party for Granny and Doc.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
3 Feb. 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
Adjective
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Sometimes, teams do travel for friendly, non-streamed matches against their rivals, too.—
Issy van der Velde,
Rolling Stone,
4 Feb. 2025
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When the bride steps away, other women can seize the moment to give the groom a friendly peck.—
Boutayna Chokrane,
Vogue,
4 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The timing makes sense: After a holiday season filled with cocktail parties and not-so-healthy meals, the idea of cleansing the body of excess seems attractive.—
Vicky Vera,
Glamour,
24 Jan. 2025
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As fire erupted in Pacific Palisades, she was photographed at a cocktail party in Accra.—
Daniel Foster,
National Review,
23 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
Adjective
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Lice are parasitic insects that spread through close contact and require prompt treatment with medicated shampoos.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
2 Feb. 2025
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NTDs refer to a diverse group of parasitic and bacterial diseases that cause significant morbidity and mortality in more than one billion people around the globe, which disproportionately affect poor and marginalized populations.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
Noun
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White, green, and oolong teas can generally be re-steeped.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Feb. 2025
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The company’s large ship charter fares include many meals onboard, drinks like coffee, juice and tea, and more.—
Nathan Diller,
USA TODAY,
3 Feb. 2025
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“Social.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/social. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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