1
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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Recent Examples of society
From ancient times, parades have been vital to the reintegration of warriors into society.
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Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2025
Florida’s educators are the backbone of our society, yet they are being pushed to the margins by inadequate pay.
—Lakeisha Wells-Palmer, Sun Sentinel, 27 May 2025
With the erasure particularly troubling in the context of the military, an institution that has been a microcosm of American society and a testing ground for social progress.
—Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
How Multitasking Affects the Brain Multitasking can feel like productivity, especially in a society that glorifies the idea of being able to do it all.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 27 May 2025
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Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2025
Florida’s educators are the backbone of our society, yet they are being pushed to the margins by inadequate pay.
—Lakeisha Wells-Palmer, Sun Sentinel, 27 May 2025
With the erasure particularly troubling in the context of the military, an institution that has been a microcosm of American society and a testing ground for social progress.
—Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
How Multitasking Affects the Brain Multitasking can feel like productivity, especially in a society that glorifies the idea of being able to do it all.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for society
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About one-third of Americans still believed the election was stolen from Trump in Sept. 2023 and a majority of the believers are Republican, according to a survey of about 2,500 adults from the nonprofit, nonpartisan organization Public Religion Research Institute.—
Kayla Jimenez,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Most were from the organization’s education and public programming team.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2025
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Although our experts brought up some potential red flags regarding food safety, it’s generally accepted in the baking community that storing cake at room temperature is reasonably safe in the short term and can be the best option for quality.—
Taylor Tobin,
Southern Living,
27 May 2025
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The community also had several churches, boathouses, a schoolhouse and a billiard saloon.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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The belief was that an alien being in outer space would come across the Voyager, be curious about what civilization sent out the spacecraft, and then play the phonograph.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Opened in 1974 by billionaire oilman J. Paul Getty, the museum honors the arts and cultures of various classic civilizations from the ancient Greeks to the Romans.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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The bill also calls for the State Department of Education to conduct random surprise visits at private special education institutions.—
Emilia Otte,
Hartford Courant,
30 May 2025
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As the price of tuition at institutions across the country grows, questions about the true value of a college education abound in higher education.—
Kate Marijolovic,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 May 2025
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And this isn't some kind of cute, charming way to pose the nomination pool as this brotherhood of men.—
H. Alan Scott,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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Call of Duty is part of that scene, forging a brotherhood — a family atmosphere away — from Kauffman Stadium.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
22 May 2025
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For generations, high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) have sought greater financial security, better tax structures and enhanced lifestyle opportunities.—
Dominic Jones,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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Like most lifestyle trends, this aesthetic started in the fashion world, characterized by chunky knit sweaters, leather accessories, warm shades of brown, and other earthy colors.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 June 2025
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The name of the president of the harbor commission, Pietro Di Carlo, a leading citizen of San Pedro, had come up in the investigation in connection with a contract with a troubled development company that Di Carlo had had associations with.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2025
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Several of the firms singled out for sanctions have either done legal work that Trump has opposed, or currently have or previously had associations with prosecutors who at one point investigated the president.—
Eric Tucker,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2025
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And with good reason: 88% of customers say the experience a company provides is as important as the product itself.—
Jean-Louis Rassineux,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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His company represents more than 200 international bands and solo artists, including Duff McKagan of Guns N’ Roses, the Mexican rock band Kinky, the Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra and San Diego’s Pierce The Veil.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2025
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“Society.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/society. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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