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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
And that just hasn’t been accessible for a community that hasn’t had a lot of generational wealth.
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Kin Woo, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025
The Wild Robot is an enchanting depiction of life in the age of climate change — a poignant exploration of resilience, overcoming fears and differences, and the power of community in an uncertain world.
—Kirsten Chuba, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Feb. 2025
There are, of course, real, concrete consequences that would come from the passage of a bill like this that will harm the transgender community in Utah.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 20 Feb. 2025
For years, the culinary community has debated about the right way to boil an egg.
—Korin Miller, Health, 8 Feb. 2025
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Kin Woo, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025
The Wild Robot is an enchanting depiction of life in the age of climate change — a poignant exploration of resilience, overcoming fears and differences, and the power of community in an uncertain world.
—Kirsten Chuba, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Feb. 2025
There are, of course, real, concrete consequences that would come from the passage of a bill like this that will harm the transgender community in Utah.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 20 Feb. 2025
For years, the culinary community has debated about the right way to boil an egg.
—Korin Miller, Health, 8 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for community
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Now, the Spanish town of Porreres may have an issue with Meghan’s new As Ever logo.—
Martha Ross,
The Mercury News,
19 Feb. 2025
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Eden Vale, Washington, is the sort of solidly middle-class, carefully diverse, generally happy small town that probably only really exists in TV shows but tends to drive a whole lot of them, from Gilmore Girls to Schitt’s Creek to Resident Alien.—
Angie Han,
The Hollywood Reporter,
19 Feb. 2025
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The Palace of Fine Arts: • In 1921, the German colony of Mexico City gave a monument — a monument to Beethoven: • Outside the National Museum of Art, King Charles IV of Spain (1748–1819) rides: • Itzcoatl, too, was a king, in the 1400s.—
Jay Nordlinger,
National Review,
20 Feb. 2025
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Spain ceded sovereignty over its Philippine colony after its defeat in the Spanish-American War in 1898.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
18 Feb. 2025
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Guaranteed to satisfy a crowd after a long day's work (on or off the ranch), this one-dish supper is easy to make and keep in the freezer to save suppertime.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2025
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Red Cross staff held up white screens to try to conceal the coffins from onlookers as they were loaded into their vehicles amid crowds.—
Chris Kenning,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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The fraternity also plans to put her picture in their composite, where she'll forever be cemented as a legacy.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
16 Feb. 2025
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Francis instead wrote that people should meditate on love that builds a fraternity open to all, without exception.—
Jason DeRose,
NPR,
11 Feb. 2025
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Ottawa Senators forward Ridley Greig had some similarities to Lardis in his NHLe scores, but Greig benefited from being listed at 5-11 in the system.—
Scott Powers,
The Athletic,
25 Feb. 2025
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Maryland isn’t known for its similarity to the Italian countryside.—
Mary Forgione,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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With the group’s strength in mind, the Backstreet Boys see the residency is a reminder of their legacy and their 32-year brotherhood.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
18 Feb. 2025
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Featuring some larger-than-life characters, Sirianni has helped mold this consortium of talent into a brotherhood and a winning machine.—
Ben Morse,
CNN,
8 Feb. 2025
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The closures aim to address declining enrollment and resource distribution, but parents argue losing a neighborhood school limits teacher connections and disrupts friendships.—
Kristal Dixon,
Axios,
27 Feb. 2025
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Now, local foodies can venture to Ballantyne to get a taste of the popular neighborhood bakery, which will be taking over the space formerly home to Bagel Bin & Deli II, which closed in March 2024.—
Chyna Blackmon,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Feb. 2025
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Yet the character genuinely loves his family, including younger siblings Piper (Sarah Catherine Hook), a college student, and teenager Lochlan (Sam Nivola).—
Bryan Alexander,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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There might be a family member or friend who’s interested but would need financial support.—
Bob Carlson,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 2025
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“Community.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/community. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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