1
as in outgoing
likely to seek or enjoy the company of others
not exactly the social sort, our boss generally stays in his office and keeps to himself
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2
as in colonial
tending to group with others of the same kind
dogs are social animals, preferring by nature to be part of a pack
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as in tea party
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Recent Examples of social
Theo Karantsalis, Miami Herald, 7 Feb. 2025
Evading social responsibility, even during crises, carries risks for the ultrawealthy.
—Brian Klaas, The Atlantic, 7 Feb. 2025
Vanessa Gordon, Parents, 2 Jan. 2025
Yes, but: The shop never opened, its socials have been dormant since March and no one responded to our requests for an update.
—Karri Peifer, Axios, 10 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
The room was named after District 39 Sen. Bryan Avila, a Miami Springs resident, who for years has championed funding for the senior center, which has its a gym and offers exercise classes, social activities and meals.
—Theo Karantsalis, Miami Herald, 7 Feb. 2025
Evading social responsibility, even during crises, carries risks for the ultrawealthy.
—Brian Klaas, The Atlantic, 7 Feb. 2025
Noun
My kids are actively involved in Friday night socials, free skating on Sunday afternoons, as well as lessons to fine tune their skills on the ice.
—Vanessa Gordon, Parents, 2 Jan. 2025
Yes, but: The shop never opened, its socials have been dormant since March and no one responded to our requests for an update.
—Karri Peifer, Axios, 10 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for social
Adjective
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The outgoing model has a small (by today's standards) 4.7-inch screen with a resolution of 1,334 by 750 pixels.—
Eric Zeman,
PCMAG,
14 Feb. 2025
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The billionaire said the Treasury Department and DOGE had agreed to require all outgoing government payments to include a rationale in the form of a comment and to have a categorization code.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Benjamin Franklin, the consummate colonial wanderer, once observed that home was not just a place, or a thing, or a food.—
Ali Watkins,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2025
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The Indigenous Inuit population in the area was forced to leave the vicinity, one of many colonial injustices.—
Adam Price,
The Atlantic,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
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While playing dress-up one day, Carla is inspired to have a tea party for Granny and Doc.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
3 Feb. 2025
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But some events haven’t been rescheduled while others were straight up canceled — like the BAFTA tea party and premieres for The Pitt, XO Kitty, The Night Agent, One of Them Days, Back in Action, Severance, and The Last Showgirl.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
21 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The 20-year-old was called up to the Trinidad & Tobago national team in December for a friendly against Saudi Arabia.—
Braidon Nourse,
The Denver Post,
16 Feb. 2025
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But even that, an idea borrowed from other states, the federal government and even the city of Chicago, failed to get traction, another example of lawmakers and friendly lobbyists showing little appetite for changing how Springfield does business.—
Megan Crepeau,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The star added a pair of pointed-toe black pumps. 12 of 12 Katie Holmes Katie Holmes attended the Michael Kors cocktail party in a simple-yet-chic black column dress and black overcoat draped over her shoulders.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
5 Feb. 2025
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After opening the doors to his new Madison Avenue boutique, Michael Kors welcomed the crowd to Bemelmans at The Carlyle Hotel for a cocktail party and surprise performance.—
Leigh Nordstrom,
WWD,
4 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Meanwhile, the Baltimore around him doesn’t feel that hospitable anymore anyway.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
30 Jan. 2025
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The weather will be more hospitable than last week’s game against the Houston Texans.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
26 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Fungi like Cryptococcus and parasites or amoebas can cause fungal meningitis or parasitic meningitis.—
Daryl Austin,
USA TODAY,
31 Jan. 2025
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It is also advised to avoid feeding dogs raw meat because bacterial and parasitic contamination can pose a health risk for dogs and humans.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The city of Toronto purchased the property in 1933, and today the historic attraction hosts curated exhibits and special events, including afternoon teas and concerts in the Great Hall.—
Gulnaz Khan,
AFAR Media,
13 Feb. 2025
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Step back in time and experience the charm of a traditional Victorian afternoon tea.—
Joe Rassel,
Orlando Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2025
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“Social.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/social. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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