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as in nature
the set of qualities that makes a person, a group of people, or a thing different from others
the question of whether violent conflict is part of the constitution of human society
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as in law
a collection or system of rules of conduct
our society's constitution requires that every member in good standing pay yearly dues
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as in act
a rule of conduct or action laid down by a governing authority and especially a legislature
the constitution against murder is universal among civilized societies
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Recent Examples of constitution
Last year, two Florida courts ruled that Miami’s efforts to switch the city from odd- to even-year elections without voter approval violated the state’s constitution.
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Miami Herald, 14 May 2026
These stories didn’t specifically cover blackmail or other ethical situations covered in the evaluation but instead modeled broad alignment with Claude’s constitution.
—Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 13 May 2026
That vote was meant to be the final part of the multistep process for amending the Virginia constitution.
—Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 13 May 2026
The International Executive Council was required by the constitution to meet at least twice a year, Brown said.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2026
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Miami Herald, 14 May 2026
These stories didn’t specifically cover blackmail or other ethical situations covered in the evaluation but instead modeled broad alignment with Claude’s constitution.
—Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 13 May 2026
That vote was meant to be the final part of the multistep process for amending the Virginia constitution.
—Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 13 May 2026
The International Executive Council was required by the constitution to meet at least twice a year, Brown said.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for constitution
Noun
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Exposure to nature is so good for your mental health.—
Donna Vickroy,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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What’s more, the low-fat nature of the cut is typically doubled down on via the cooking technique.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 May 2026
Noun
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For one, there's his unique physique, more befitting a runner of longer distances.—
Jon Wertheim,
CBS News,
10 May 2026
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Talent is not, in my mind, something that God gave you, your physique or athletic abilities.—
Eric Koreen,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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For example, a West Virginia law passed in early 2025 gives teachers more power to exclude disruptive students from their classrooms.—
Stacker,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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Rebecca Miller, the executive director of DC Preservation League, has spent 23 years at the organization, which sued to stop the golf course takeover and joined a coalition attempting to force the Kennedy Center to comply with preservation laws.—
Steven Sloan,
Fortune,
9 May 2026
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But as the debate gains national attention, more families argue that acknowledging biological differences is not an act of hatred.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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The act, the first piece of legislation focused on crypto, would add oversight and guardrails to the new industry.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
15 May 2026
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So who owns the IP on your digital self?—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
11 May 2026
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Tim Darcy has always been the man of a thousand voices — a wildly imaginative singer playing different roles, capturing the disintegration of the self from different angles.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
11 May 2026
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December 22 – January 19 A creative idea could click into shape with satisfying precision today.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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Currently at its lowest price in 30 days is this $29 windbreaker that features a similar color and shape to Moore’s.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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If successful, the bill will place a bond measure on the November ballot.—
Felicia Mello,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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That extra work drives up electricity bills and pressures the unit to overperform.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 May 2026
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Small accents like bird baths and statues bring charm and personality.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
9 May 2026
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Gibson’s wigs may change along the way, but his considerable capabilities at conveying a range of personalities stay the course.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
9 May 2026
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“Constitution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constitution. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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