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as in natures
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 laws
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 acts
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 constitutions
Thirty-seven states have Blaine Amendments in their constitutions.
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Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
Modern authoritarianism does not announce itself with tanks in the streets or the suspension of constitutions.
—Alejandro Reyes, Washington Post, 3 Feb. 2026
The larger point here is that the new justice and the governor are strong advocates of literalism and originalism — legal doctrines holding that constitutions and laws should be read precisely as the authors wrote and understood them.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2026
Most of Mamdani’s predecessors were sworn in on a Bible, although the oath to uphold the federal, state and city constitutions does not require the use of any religious text.
—Safiyah Riddle, Fortune, 2 Jan. 2026
Most of Mamdani’s predecessors were sworn in on a Bible, although the oath to uphold the federal, state and city constitutions does not require the use of any religious text.
—Safiyah Riddle, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2026
Foreseeing this, Franklin published these constitutions and declarations in Europe.
—Literary Hub, 5 Dec. 2025
That’s true enough — but constitutions can be changed.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Many had helped create state constitutions that included pioneering bills of rights.
—Donald Nieman, The Conversation, 7 Oct. 2025
Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
Modern authoritarianism does not announce itself with tanks in the streets or the suspension of constitutions.
—Alejandro Reyes, Washington Post, 3 Feb. 2026
The larger point here is that the new justice and the governor are strong advocates of literalism and originalism — legal doctrines holding that constitutions and laws should be read precisely as the authors wrote and understood them.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2026
Most of Mamdani’s predecessors were sworn in on a Bible, although the oath to uphold the federal, state and city constitutions does not require the use of any religious text.
—Safiyah Riddle, Fortune, 2 Jan. 2026
Most of Mamdani’s predecessors were sworn in on a Bible, although the oath to uphold the federal, state and city constitutions does not require the use of any religious text.
—Safiyah Riddle, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2026
Foreseeing this, Franklin published these constitutions and declarations in Europe.
—Literary Hub, 5 Dec. 2025
That’s true enough — but constitutions can be changed.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Many had helped create state constitutions that included pioneering bills of rights.
—Donald Nieman, The Conversation, 7 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for constitutions
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Hval’s restless melodies and at-times Proustian lyrics trail cigarette smoke or the fragrance of roses toward litanies of memory, all the while deconstructing the very natures of stage performance, recording technology, and digital existence.—
Jenn Pelly,
Time,
4 Dec. 2025
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The world features beautifully ethereal landscapes as well as industrial facilities that feel functional and fully realized despite their alien natures.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
2 Dec. 2025
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Thanks in part to Ozempic, thin is back in, with once-plus-size celebrities sporting svelter physiques, and some already-slim stars now verging on gaunt.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
22 Jan. 2026
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Part of this reflects the culture in South Korea, where rigid beauty standards have traditionally valued fair skin, slender physiques and hyper-feminine features.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
16 Jan. 2026
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Straight men, in particular, are only talked about, kept in the background, or appearing as authority figures trying to uphold absurd laws and traditions.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
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Often, competitive incentives offered by state governments, state laws that are less friendly to labor unions than many northern states and access to major transportation networks are among the reasons behind the industry’s rise in the South.—
Brian Moody,
AJC.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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The government insists the case has nothing to do with a free press, saying the defendants used news reporting as a pretext for years to commit acts that harmed China and Hong Kong.—
Kanis Leung,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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This one will be a family affair and feature a pair of second-generation Ragweed acts.—
Josh Crutchmer,
Rolling Stone,
9 Feb. 2026
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The other features athletes including NFL wide receiver Puka Nacua meeting their younger selves.—
Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
7 Feb. 2026
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Some are portioned for two; others are larger mains for a family affair; and there are plenty of delicious options for people taking the special occasion to celebrate their one-and-only selves.—
Joe Sevier,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
6 Feb. 2026
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On a wooden surface dusted with flour, the baker Oleksandr Kutsenko skilfully divides and shapes soft, damp pieces of dough.—
Kamila Hrabchuk,
Fortune,
8 Feb. 2026
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With a vast vintage collection of Dior, Saint Laurent, and Versace, the dramatic but refined shapes abound, and Clooney always wears them with elegant ease.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
8 Feb. 2026
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County officials say the goal is to keep plastic out of the environment and align Placer County with similar ordinances already in place in the Town of Truckee and the City of South Lake Tahoe.—
Conor McGill,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, residents have staged large protests as some local and state officials drafted ordinances and legislation seeking to block the detention centers.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
5 Feb. 2026
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And many of the media companies have great monetization but don’t really have any of the big personalities and audiences was a really interesting point.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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The New York Giants rookie running back has become one of the most electric personalities in all of sports — and off the field, his relationship with influencer girlfriend Chloe Rodriguez is giving fans even more content to follow.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Constitutions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constitutions. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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