1
as in organization
a group of persons formally joined together for some common interest
a debate society
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of society
Of course, brands and designers have been playing with smoke for decades — stretching back to when cigarettes were an accepted part of society, even in restaurants and on airplanes.
—
Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024
Technology is constantly moving and evolving—opening up more and more opportunities and possibilities throughout all sectors of society.
—Al Kingsley, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
As an industrial revolution took root in American society in the decades that followed, tariffs remained a cornerstone of U.S. economic policy.
—Erik Guzik / The Conversation, Quartz, 4 Nov. 2024
As a leading technological university, Georgia Tech is an engine of economic development for Georgia, the Southeast, and the nation, conducting more than $1 billion in research annually for government, industry, and society.
—April Wallace, arkansasonline.com, 31 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for society 
Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024
Technology is constantly moving and evolving—opening up more and more opportunities and possibilities throughout all sectors of society.
—Al Kingsley, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
As an industrial revolution took root in American society in the decades that followed, tariffs remained a cornerstone of U.S. economic policy.
—Erik Guzik / The Conversation, Quartz, 4 Nov. 2024
As a leading technological university, Georgia Tech is an engine of economic development for Georgia, the Southeast, and the nation, conducting more than $1 billion in research annually for government, industry, and society.
—April Wallace, arkansasonline.com, 31 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for society
Recent Examples of Synonyms for society
Noun
-
What Types of Bacteria Are Lurking in Your Reusable Water Bottle? According to the Water Quality Association, a not-for-profit organization in the water treatment industry, all drinking water contains microbes or heterotrophic microorganisms, a catch-all term for types of bacteria, mold, or yeast.Kayla Blanton, Outside Online, 17 Nov. 2024
-
Along with working for the organization, Winn has covered the Giants as an analyst for NBC Sports Bay Area since 2013.Justice delos Santos, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
Noun
-
In the Denver area, communities received anywhere from a few inches to more than a foot and a half of snow.Max Levy, The Denver Post, 9 Nov. 2024
-
But Garcia would not still be at Minnesota if the U’s NIL community didn’t put together a package that was significant on its own accord, sources said.Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 8 Nov. 2024
Noun
-
Education in the earliest civilizations Institute of Neijing Research.Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 12 Nov. 2024
-
Funders are often reluctant to invest in lidar surveys in areas where there is no visible evidence of Mayan settlement, despite the fact that this civilization reached its peak between 250 and 900 AD.Anna Lagos, WIRED, 30 Oct. 2024
Noun
-
Furthermore, the global rules of the game have changed since 2017, when existing U.S. initiatives, coalitions, and institutions still had a lot of juice.Daniel W. Drezner, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2024
-
As the country grapples with polarization and declining trust in institutions, this could help restore faith in politics.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Noun
-
Rather than love and romance, such movies evoke tears through male camaraderie and brotherhood — unsurprising, then, that war and sports films rate high on the list, at least if my boomer dad is anything to go by.Christina Newland, Vulture, 15 June 2024
-
The show also tackles various themes, including brotherhood and the existential quandary some experience towards the end of an illustrious career.JP Mangalindan, People.com, 16 Oct. 2024
Noun
-
Make decisions that complement your lifestyle and bring you in contact with people who share your beliefs and interests.Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
-
Veteran New York Post columnist Andrea Peyser, who started at the tabloid in 1989, is once again going after lifestyle guru Martha Stewart following the release of the new Netflix documentary Martha.David Mack, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2024
Noun
-
Jamie Schulze, executive director of the association, is Northern Cheyenne and Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate.Debra Utacia Krol, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
-
Later, the panelists had some fun with Thicke’s notorious association with Cyrus (via their 2013 MTV VMAs twerking performance).Michael Schneider, Variety, 21 Nov. 2024
Noun
-
The amendment also does away with a provision that limits the exemption to companies with no more than $100,000 in gross receipts and applies the exemption to all grant amounts instead of just the first $1 million received.Sierra Lopez, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
-
England and Gage said this money changed the company’s outlook and led to its demise.Max Scheinblum, The Denver Post, 13 Nov. 2024
Articles Related to society
Thesaurus Entries Near society
Cite this Entry
“Society.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/society. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share