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Recent Examples of citizenry
Other élites fiercely resisted the populist surge but refused to make meaningful concessions to address the citizenry’s core grievances.
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Anand Gopal, New Yorker, 28 Feb. 2026
The systematic process of forcing Indigenous peoples from their homes, spearheaded by the War Department’s troubled Office of Indian Affairs, was now in full swing, and Florida, with citizenry from the Deep South, was eager to join the Union as a slave state.
—Literary Hub, 23 Feb. 2026
Valentyn Ogirenko | Reuters Digital transformation and reskilling are challenges during the best of times, but Ukraine’s wartime achievements with technology deployment for its citizenry are a unique success story.
—Rachel Curry, CNBC, 18 Feb. 2026
There’s a version of Neighbors that plausibly could get into the connection between micro ideology and macro ideology, how your behavior toward the people in your backyard mirrors your approach to global citizenry.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 11 Feb. 2026
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Anand Gopal, New Yorker, 28 Feb. 2026
The systematic process of forcing Indigenous peoples from their homes, spearheaded by the War Department’s troubled Office of Indian Affairs, was now in full swing, and Florida, with citizenry from the Deep South, was eager to join the Union as a slave state.
—Literary Hub, 23 Feb. 2026
Valentyn Ogirenko | Reuters Digital transformation and reskilling are challenges during the best of times, but Ukraine’s wartime achievements with technology deployment for its citizenry are a unique success story.
—Rachel Curry, CNBC, 18 Feb. 2026
There’s a version of Neighbors that plausibly could get into the connection between micro ideology and macro ideology, how your behavior toward the people in your backyard mirrors your approach to global citizenry.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for citizenry
Noun
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The crocodile’s rare appearance represented a disheartening degradation but a hopeful sign of what the Niger Delta, if salvaged, can still become — an eco-diverse paradise akin to the Amazon or Costa Rica, that feeds its populace and attracts foreign visitors wanting to witness nature’s glory.—
Noo Saro-Wiwa,
The Dial,
24 Mar. 2026
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The seeming absoluteness of scientific thinking may predispose many medical practitioners or public health workers to assume the populace trust them, that evidential claims naturally validate interventions — no further Q&A needed.—
Cory Anderson,
STAT,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Against all expectations, the judges spared Henry, and Badinter’s arguments gained traction with the French public.—
Lauren Collins,
New Yorker,
1 Apr. 2026
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When the world is topsy-turvy, the theatergoing public seeks explanations.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Named for the Astor matriarch who shaped New York society, these suites feature a welcome foyer, separate living room, king bedroom, walk-in wardrobe, and that same stunning marble bathroom.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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Institutional trust acts like a health multiplier for society.—
Dr. Howard A. Selinger,
Hartford Courant,
31 Mar. 2026
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On the Island of the Gods, fresh ideas arrive like waves, creating a glorious cocktail of cultures and influences.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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The reactions go to show how expectations around wedding photography can vary widely across cultures and individuals.—
Claire Dodds,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Citizenry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/citizenry. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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