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as in nature
the set of qualities that makes a person, a group of people, or a thing different from others
the question of whether violent conflict is part of the constitution of human society
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as in law
a collection or system of rules of conduct
our society's constitution requires that every member in good standing pay yearly dues
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as in act
a rule of conduct or action laid down by a governing authority and especially a legislature
the constitution against murder is universal among civilized societies
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Recent Examples of constitution
Last year, two Florida courts ruled that Miami’s efforts to switch the city from odd- to even-year elections without voter approval violated the state’s constitution.
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Miami Herald, 14 May 2026
These stories didn’t specifically cover blackmail or other ethical situations covered in the evaluation but instead modeled broad alignment with Claude’s constitution.
—Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 13 May 2026
That vote was meant to be the final part of the multistep process for amending the Virginia constitution.
—Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 13 May 2026
The International Executive Council was required by the constitution to meet at least twice a year, Brown said.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2026
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Miami Herald, 14 May 2026
These stories didn’t specifically cover blackmail or other ethical situations covered in the evaluation but instead modeled broad alignment with Claude’s constitution.
—Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 13 May 2026
That vote was meant to be the final part of the multistep process for amending the Virginia constitution.
—Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 13 May 2026
The International Executive Council was required by the constitution to meet at least twice a year, Brown said.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for constitution
Noun
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Exposure to nature is so good for your mental health.—
Donna Vickroy,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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What’s more, the low-fat nature of the cut is typically doubled down on via the cooking technique.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 May 2026
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For one, there's his unique physique, more befitting a runner of longer distances.—
Jon Wertheim,
CBS News,
10 May 2026
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Talent is not, in my mind, something that God gave you, your physique or athletic abilities.—
Eric Koreen,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Under Louisiana law, if no candidate clears the 50% threshold the top two finishers run again in a June 27 runoff.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
17 May 2026
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Passed in the final days of session and signed into law by Lamont earlier this week, the bill was praised as a massive victory for the state’s labor community and has been strongly embraced by unions and workers advocacy groups.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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But as the debate gains national attention, more families argue that acknowledging biological differences is not an act of hatred.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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The act, the first piece of legislation focused on crypto, would add oversight and guardrails to the new industry.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
15 May 2026
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Though soaps were not without their occasional levity, the earnest self-seriousness of their proceedings often prevented them from engaging in self-reflexive critique.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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More than a workflow, CD/CR is positioned as a new framework and potentially a new SOC discipline, built around the idea that detection and investigation should function as a single self-improving system.—
K.H. Koehler,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
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December 22 – January 19 A creative idea could click into shape with satisfying precision today.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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Currently at its lowest price in 30 days is this $29 windbreaker that features a similar color and shape to Moore’s.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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Its all-inclusive concept means there’s no fussing about signing bills after lunch or scanning the activities list for prices, which sets the tone for a proper toes-in-the-sand break on one of the country’s prettiest islands.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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Most bills are subject to a filibuster and thus need 60 votes for passage — meaning Republicans must find some Democratic support in the 53-47 Senate.—
Mary Clare Jalonick,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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Mercury enters your sign, helping your thoughts land faster, cleaner, and with more personality.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2026
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The rooms Judy likes to give each hotel a personality, but using Poldark as inspiration wouldn’t be nearly quirky enough for the Hutsons.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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“Constitution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constitution. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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