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as in organization
a group of persons formally joined together for some common interest
a debate society
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as in community
the feeling of closeness and friendship that exists between companions
an evening marked by a lovely dinner and the society of our closest friends
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as in civilization
the way people live at a particular time and place
a pre-automobile society in which ordinary people rarely strayed far from home
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The importance of age as a powerful marker of authority — a principle that derives from the influence of Confucianism in Korean society — is vividly on display as junior officers and rank-and-file soldiers are caught, sometimes tragically, between these concepts and their duty to the nation.
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Richard Kuipers, Variety, 17 Dec. 2024
Even as a single, childless woman, which society calls failure, my life always felt charmed, so charmed that asking God for more felt greedy.
—Essence, 17 Dec. 2024
Christie acknowledged that in today’s rapidly evolving society, if answers are not quickly provided to people, conspiracy theories begin.
—Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 16 Dec. 2024
The writers and academics who abandoned Marxism to found the neoconservative movement were deeply concerned with political freedom and the moral decline of American society.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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Richard Kuipers, Variety, 17 Dec. 2024
Even as a single, childless woman, which society calls failure, my life always felt charmed, so charmed that asking God for more felt greedy.
—Essence, 17 Dec. 2024
Christie acknowledged that in today’s rapidly evolving society, if answers are not quickly provided to people, conspiracy theories begin.
—Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 16 Dec. 2024
The writers and academics who abandoned Marxism to found the neoconservative movement were deeply concerned with political freedom and the moral decline of American society.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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Since canines’ role in improving the well-being of individuals became evident, many organizations entered the market, offering professional training services tailored to specific needs.Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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Perhaps the most familiar name to DNC members is Martin, who serves as vice-chair of the organization alongside his DFL role.Brittany Shepherd, ABC News, 12 Dec. 2024
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Your generosity makes a big difference in the lives of young people in our community.Ryan Murphy, The Indianapolis Star, 16 Dec. 2024
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Israel captured the Golan Heights during the 1967 Mideast war and annexed it, a move recognized only by the U.S. The international community continues to regard the area as occupied.Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
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McCarthy’s harrowing post apocalyptic tale of a boy and his father making their way through a wasteland populated by the degraded remains of human civilization is brilliantly adapted by Larcenet.Rob Salkowitz, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Pyramids in Mesoamerica, such as those built by the Maya, Aztec and Teotihuacán civilizations, were monumental structures often used for religious and ceremonial purposes.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement Other institutions involved included Cal Poly Pomona, the National Park Service, UCLA, the University of Nebraska and Harvard Westlake High School.Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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That cultural institutions are serving as a new town square, a place where people come together to discuss the issues of the day.Tori Latham, Robb Report, 6 Dec. 2024
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To me, America meant Walt Whitman, the land of new rhythm, the coming brotherhood of the whole world.Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 25 Nov. 2024
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Recommended Resilience Women in construction find solidarity as ‘sisters in the brotherhood’ Moreover, a growing number appear to have resigned themselves to the once-taboo prospect of ceding territory to reach a deal.Howard LaFranchi, The Christian Science Monitor, 21 Nov. 2024
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This age group is increasingly seeking brands that resonate with personal lifestyles, particularly in streetwear.Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Fox News Channel cultivates its fans with Fox Nation, a subscription outlet that offers the popular opinion programs from its flagship cable vehicle, but also lifestyle programs; documentaries; stand-up comedy; and even movies.Brian Steinberg, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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Tensions are running high — a recent homeowners association meeting devolved into shouting and the police had to be called to calm things down.Natalia Jaramillo, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Dec. 2024
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Studies published in 1999, 2002 and 2019, among others ‒ including hundreds of thousands of children, some of whom received the MMR vaccine and some of whom didn't ‒ found no association between vaccination and the development of autism.Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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Subramanian has been with the company since 2020 and played a role in Bumble’s initial public offering in 2021.Karoline Leonard, Austin American-Statesman, 7 Dec. 2024
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Rotana Studio is the production arm of the Rotana Media Group, one of Saudi Arabia’s biggest media and entertainment companies alongside MBC.Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Society.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/society. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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