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
Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 28 Mar. 2025
Monitoring the group and being aware of social dynamics has been a helpful and normal thing for humans evolutionarily, Heitmayer said.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2025
William Melhado, Sacramento Bee, 14 Mar. 2025
In a recap posted to her socials, the rapper was greeted by the school’s marching band and cheerleaders, the Yellow Jackets, and immediately danced along with them.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
The new campaign debuts Friday in print and Tiffany & Co.’s website and social channels.
—Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 28 Mar. 2025
Monitoring the group and being aware of social dynamics has been a helpful and normal thing for humans evolutionarily, Heitmayer said.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2025
Noun
There will also be the regular parties and schmoozing: a cigar and chocolate social hosted by National Committeeman Shawn Steel, a book signing by potential gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton, and Saturday-night receptions hosted by the two candidates for party chair.
—William Melhado, Sacramento Bee, 14 Mar. 2025
In a recap posted to her socials, the rapper was greeted by the school’s marching band and cheerleaders, the Yellow Jackets, and immediately danced along with them.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for social
Adjective
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Residents are encouraged to pick up their mail daily, not place mail in outgoing boxes and report mail theft to Sacramento Police and USPS.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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In early February 2025, Trump’s Homeland Security director, Kristi Noem, rolled back extensions of TPS for Venezuelans that the outgoing Biden administration had issued on Jan. 17, 2025.—
Mercedes Vigon,
The Conversation,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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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
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San Sebastián del Oeste is a misty landscape of colonial architecture, rich coffee culture, and cooler climates that entice travelers to search for ceramic mugs filled with hot coffee and cozy fireplaces: Café Montaña y Productos Artesanales Cafe is an appealing place for such a quest.—
Meagan Drillinger,
AFAR Media,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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When Meghan and Mindy Kaling prepare food for a children’s tea party to which no children actually show up, the finger sandwiches look less like high-tea offerings and more like the scraps in the duchess’s chicken coop.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
19 Mar. 2025
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Through Sunday November 3, guests can immerse themselves in a Broadway inspired tea party beneath The Palm Court’s shimmering Emerald Green dome.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Forbes,
17 Oct. 2024
Adjective
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Vermont's politics and demographics are also more friendly to Sanders' views than other battleground districts in the Trump era.—
Stephen Fowler,
NPR,
22 Mar. 2025
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Baseball’s celebration of that day often obscures the fact that MLB hasn’t been African American friendly in decades.—
Terence Moore,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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During New York Fashion Week last September, the cocktail party the designer held at the shop was arguably the hottest ticket in town—and there wasn’t even a runway show.—
Naomi Rougeau,
Robb Report,
17 Feb. 2025
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Elon Musk was on the television in the background at a cocktail party.—
Chip Bell,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Planting a pollinator garden with milkweed (the only plant the butterflies will lay eggs on) and nectar-producing plants (for eating) can provide a hospitable habitat for migrating monarchs.—
Jessica Boehm,
Axios,
20 Mar. 2025
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Furthermore, a focused approach to marketing Elgin as a hospitable destination for investment could yield substantial long-term benefits.—
Courier-News,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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In the 1980s, UNICEF and partners took on Guinea worm, a debilitating parasitic disease.—
Justin Hemenway,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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Instead of making food from sunlight, some of these plants have become parasitic and primarily suck nutrients out of the fungi in their roots.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
19 Feb. 2025
Noun
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However, these additions alter tea's nutritional content.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Verywell Health,
4 Apr. 2025
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Like livestock manure and compost tea, these castings contain beneficial microbes, and they are added to compost piles for faster composting.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Social.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/social. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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