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
Dennis M. Powell, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2025
As a powerful and influential body within the General Assembly, the caucus has actively pushed for policies addressing racial equity and historical injustices, recognizing the long-term economic and social disparities faced by Black Marylanders.
—C. Anthony Muse, Baltimore Sun, 15 Mar. 2025
Nick Leighton, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
Soon, Beyoncé herself took to her socials to confirm suspicions.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 2 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
At the turn of the 20th century, America experienced social disruption, the result of a shift from a rural agrarian economy to an urban industrial economy.
—Dennis M. Powell, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2025
As a powerful and influential body within the General Assembly, the caucus has actively pushed for policies addressing racial equity and historical injustices, recognizing the long-term economic and social disparities faced by Black Marylanders.
—C. Anthony Muse, Baltimore Sun, 15 Mar. 2025
Noun
The Challenges With Dark Social Dark social refers to the practice of sharing social media or other web content outside of the standard trackable channels.
—Nick Leighton, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
Soon, Beyoncé herself took to her socials to confirm suspicions.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 2 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for social
Adjective
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The outgoing city representative also stressed that the development could provide the financial boost needed to improve traffic signals at the intersection of Risinger and Summer Creek and incentivize more retailers to set up shop in the neighborhood.—
Jaime Moore-Carrillo,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Mar. 2025
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Carney is slated to take over from outgoing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in the coming weeks.—
Kevin Breuninger,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The new eight-day Potomac River & Chesapeake Bay itinerary sails between Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, calling upon Revolutionary War sites, colonial settlements, and waterfront towns along the way.—
Susan B. Barnes,
Southern Living,
16 Mar. 2025
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The courts became a powerful tool for Black women in colonial Boston to fight for their freedom and rights.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
9 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In the second episode, the mother of two teamed up with Mindy Kaling to create a kids' garden tea party.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
Fox News,
6 Mar. 2025
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The pair later headed into the backyard for a garden tea party.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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There is a legacy out there of bad harvests and tough winters that by some alchemy brings out the best in people, reminds them to be friendly and kind, and put others first.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
11 Mar. 2025
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The doorman is very friendly and asks if there’s a party going on.—
Devan Díaz,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Elon Musk was on the television in the background at a cocktail party.—
Chip Bell,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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Smith was first spotted with the handbag at a cocktail party celebrating the 2025 LVMH Prize on Wednesday.—
Hannah Malach,
WWD,
10 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The names of the beers on tap all have local ties and the family that runs the place is hospitable.—
Trudy Haywood Saunders,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Mar. 2025
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When thinking about quintessential Southern attributes, qualities like hospitable, benevolent, and polite come to mind.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
2 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Blood tests showed elevated eosinophils, which can be a sign of a parasitic infection, among other things.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
11 Mar. 2025
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The agency was based in Atlanta because the mosquito-ridden Southeast was a hot spot for the parasitic disease.—
Alan Blinder,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Afternoon tea starts from £65 ($80) per person and is served from Friday to Monday each week.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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There are Basquiat ski helmets, Basquiat wristwatches, and a Basquiat candle, which smells of ylang-ylang and smoked tea.—
Zach Helfand,
The New Yorker,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Social.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/social. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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