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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 district knits together many communities with large Jewish populations.
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Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 28 May 2026
The strength of Centennial has always been found in its people, its relationships, and the way this community continues to show up for one another during both celebrations and hardship.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
Police said there was no threat to the community.
—Elyssa Kaufman, CBS News, 28 May 2026
The luxury residential club community has its roots in a cherished getaway that attracted local families to the shores of the Oconee River a century ago.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 16 May 2026
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Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 28 May 2026
The strength of Centennial has always been found in its people, its relationships, and the way this community continues to show up for one another during both celebrations and hardship.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
Police said there was no threat to the community.
—Elyssa Kaufman, CBS News, 28 May 2026
The luxury residential club community has its roots in a cherished getaway that attracted local families to the shores of the Oconee River a century ago.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 16 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for community
Noun
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Columns of cars drove into Belgrade from other Serbian towns earlier in the day.—
Jovana Gec,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2026
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Be sure to include your full name and city/town.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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As part of his program to regain control of France’s overseas empire, Napoleon sent military expeditions to restore slavery in France’s other colonies.—
Jeremy D. Popkin,
The Conversation,
28 May 2026
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The hive’s sturdy, portable design allowed nineteenth-century beekeepers to manage and transport colonies over long distances.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 May 2026
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The display outside the home drew a diverse crowd who supported the idea that free speech should be protected.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 May 2026
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The Garden crowd isn't ready for this.—
Alejandro Avila,
FOXNews.com,
26 May 2026
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Damon Virgo, of Valparaiso, was weighed down by several cords representing various honors he’s earned, including chemistry, math, biology, leadership and his fraternity.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2026
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Design Like other members of the elite retail fraternity—be it in fashion, horology, or real estate—Mercedes has found that its current customers desire increasingly overt forms of branding.—
Brett Berk,
Robb Report,
15 May 2026
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But Bright maintains that the main similarity between the two is ice hockey.—
Kenneal Patterson,
Vanity Fair,
22 May 2026
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Each tribe or nation in the region passes down their own oral histories about this spectacular landform, but there are similarities among them.—
Kelsey Olsen,
Travel + Leisure,
22 May 2026
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James Gray revisits his own past, and some of his favorite themes — the complexities of brotherhood, 1980s New York, loss of innocence — in Paper Tiger.—
Rachel Handler,
Vulture,
26 May 2026
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But with the passage of time, their relationship mutates from enmity and abuse to friendship and brotherhood.—
K.J. Yossman,
Variety,
26 May 2026
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The neighborhood/area Kalākaua Avenue's shopping, restaurants, and nightlife are steps away, while Diamond Head, Pearl Harbor, and downtown Honolulu are easy excursions.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 May 2026
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He was born Theodore Walter Rollins in New York’s Harlem neighborhood.—
Chris Morris,
Variety,
26 May 2026
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After police spoke to the teen and his family, but before police sought the emergency court order to confiscate guns, the father and his wife voluntarily stored 26 weapons — pistols, rifles and shotguns — with a licensed gun dealer, according to filings in the father’s case.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2026
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My mom is turning 80 this year and wants a big party with ALL her family.—
Abigail Van Buren,
Boston Herald,
27 May 2026
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“Community.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/community. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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