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Recent Examples of citizenry
Sadly, an administration that is willing to respond with lethal force to the concerns of its citizenry clearly displays its determination to establish an autocratic state.
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Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 11 June 2025
Not imposed on the citizenry by narrow special interests.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
Kids who score highly are trained for the Toilet-Cleaning Olympiad, meant to keep the citizenry battle-ready and internationally competitive.
—S. C. Cornell, New Yorker, 16 June 2025
Duping the citizenry is a pretty low way to get it.
—Inga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 June 2025
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Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 11 June 2025
Not imposed on the citizenry by narrow special interests.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
Kids who score highly are trained for the Toilet-Cleaning Olympiad, meant to keep the citizenry battle-ready and internationally competitive.
—S. C. Cornell, New Yorker, 16 June 2025
Duping the citizenry is a pretty low way to get it.
—Inga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for citizenry
Noun
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From 1961 to 1989, at least 140 people were ied in connection with the Wall, either being shot by East German police while trying to escape, from accidents or from suicides.—
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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Authorities said four people are dead after a shooting at the Owl Bar in the town of Anaconda, Montana, on Friday.—
Jenna Sundel
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The populace at large would do so for everyday tasks and as a handy online intellectual partner that is usable anywhere and at any time.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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The monarch of the realm commissions the housing of her collection of artifacts for the inspiration and edification of the populace.—
Gina Grillo,
Chicago Tribune,
21 July 2025
Noun
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The same ridiculous fiction is being sold to a gullible public that was trotted out after Sandy Hook, Las Vegas, Parkland, Buffalo and all the others: Guns don’t kill people, people kill people.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
30 July 2025
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With gratitude, Mike & Pam Warner Bros Discovery made its separation news public in June, with that divide coming in mid-2026.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
30 July 2025
Noun
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These were not radical goals: why wouldn’t a healthier society benefit everyone?—
Deborah Williams
July 14,
Literary Hub,
14 July 2025
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In my opinion, AI is the foundation of modern society, and its applications are expanding across a wide range of industries.—
Carmen Skipworth,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Combining the family’s love for Greek culture, nature and food, with their passion for yoga and mindfulness, Kea Retreat offers travelers the option to book a five or six-night retreat or simply indulge in a relaxing and restorative hotel stay.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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She will be remembered as an exemplary icon of Indian cinema and culture.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
14 July 2025
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“Citizenry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/citizenry. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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