as in social
tending to group with others of the same kind
colonial organisms
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as in settler
a person who settles in a new region
European colonials who built coffee plantations in East Africa
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Recent Examples of colonial
Nikil Saval, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2025
Many of its most famous pieces, including the Parthenon sculptures (Ancient Greek sculptures also known as the Elgin Marbles) and the Benin Bronzes, were acquired during Britain’s colonial era—often under dubious circumstances.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Jane Black, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2025
Influenced by its French colonial past (as seen in banh mi) and its neighbors in China, Laos, Cambodia, and Thailand, Vietnamese cuisine is an amalgamation of the exciting eats offered in these countries while still maintaining its own identity.
—Christina Liao, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Crowds, sometimes swelling to the thousands, began an assault on the colonial state.
—Nikil Saval, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2025
Many of its most famous pieces, including the Parthenon sculptures (Ancient Greek sculptures also known as the Elgin Marbles) and the Benin Bronzes, were acquired during Britain’s colonial era—often under dubious circumstances.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Noun
In fact, Americans have been cultivating it since the colonial era, when it was traded on the Philadelphia commodity exchange at the same price as gold.
—Jane Black, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2025
Influenced by its French colonial past (as seen in banh mi) and its neighbors in China, Laos, Cambodia, and Thailand, Vietnamese cuisine is an amalgamation of the exciting eats offered in these countries while still maintaining its own identity.
—Christina Liao, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for colonial
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The 2024 Pew Research survey found that a majority (59%) of people who opposed social reforms in the church attended Mass at least once a week.—
Katie Landeck,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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The virtual town hall remains a testament to Francis' pioneering efforts to modernize the Church's outreach while maintaining its focus on compassion, social justice, and connecting with those on society's margins.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2025
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Ballal was beaten by Israeli settlers and detained by the Israeli military a few weeks after his film won an Oscar for best documentary feature.—
Shanzeh Ahmad,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Apr. 2025
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Some Israeli settlers have since October 7 called for a return to Gush Katif and for the re-settlement of Gaza, a movement emboldened by Israel’s right-wing politicians who have openly called for the expulsion of Palestinians from Gaza.—
Lauren Izso,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2025
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The early pioneer in self-driving technology, Waymo has managed to beat Elon Musk-led Tesla and a myriad of now-defunct autonomous vehicle startups to the U.S. market.—
Lora Kolodny,Jennifer Elias,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2025
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All this is to say that the longest in the world may have actually taken place in the woods, where more skiers than ever are now skimming the backcountry meltwater all spring long—just like the Slush Cup pioneers, Cyril Paris and Cliff White.—
Anna Fiorentino,
Smithsonian Magazine,
18 Apr. 2025
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Now, that all began to change in 1774 when the conflict between the colonists and Britain began to heat up.—
Ari Daniel,
Smithsonian Magazine,
17 Apr. 2025
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Correspondent Mo Rocca explores the dramatic events of that fateful day 250 years ago; and hears from reenactors about why the colonists' ideals still hold true today.—
David Morgan,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Colonial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/colonial. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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