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
But before this Israel was a much safer, more self-confident society.
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Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 6 June 2025
In a time of cosmically terrifying strife, these sunny messages are a strange anomaly that both distract from, and call attention to, the crumbling of society around them.
—Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 6 June 2025
The result is not just better technology but a more equitable society where innovation serves all.
—Jessica Smith, Time, 6 June 2025
Flammarion imagined that practicing and popularizing astronomy, along with the other sciences, had helped advance Martian society.
—Matthew Shindell, The Conversation, 6 June 2025
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Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 6 June 2025
In a time of cosmically terrifying strife, these sunny messages are a strange anomaly that both distract from, and call attention to, the crumbling of society around them.
—Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 6 June 2025
The result is not just better technology but a more equitable society where innovation serves all.
—Jessica Smith, Time, 6 June 2025
Flammarion imagined that practicing and popularizing astronomy, along with the other sciences, had helped advance Martian society.
—Matthew Shindell, The Conversation, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for society
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For organizations struggling with capacity or skill gaps, CTEM can deliver actionable insights and reduce noise, helping SOC teams become more effective.—
Seemant Sehgal,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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This was just one gathering that Coastal Kids, a 20-year-old organization, has hosted for families to provide an increased sense of community for these families of seriously ill kids, who often don’t get as many opportunities to socialize.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
16 June 2025
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But instead of rewarding only race results, the Impact League adds a new scoreboard—where points are earned for actions that cut carbon emissions, diversify leadership, and engage underserved communities.—
Afdhel Aziz,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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More than 1,000 people cheered on LGBTQ+ activists taking the stage while waving traditional Pride flags and flags representing transgender, bisexual, intersex and other communities.—
Christine Fernando,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2025
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In the entire history of civilization, there has never been legislation that both big and beautiful.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
5 June 2025
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So, simply by the numbers, the case can be made that ensuring the existence of future human civilization by preparing for species-ending risks like a massive asteroid strike or global nuclear annihilation outweighs addressing poverty or starvation for a few hundred million current people.—
Matthew Purdy,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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Drug discovery was once led by private companies, but now half of new patents stem from academia, with US institutions accounting for 87% of those, Kevin Gardner and Michael Kinch wrote in STAT News.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
10 June 2025
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The question is whether institutions will take it—before the public demands it from them.—
Matthew Scogin,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Hip-Hop legends Snoop Dogg and Warren G have shared a brotherhood that dates back decades — from their early days in Long Beach to their rise during the golden era of West Coast rap.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
15 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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Our views on relationships, politics and lifestyle (love of travel, no kids, etc.) are in complete alignment.—
Eric Thomas,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2025
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Our views on relationships, politics and lifestyle (love of travel, no kids etc.) are in complete alignment.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2025
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So, in February 1900, when MTV’s football players moved to start playing competitive games and indicated their desire to join the local football association, their fellow members were aghast.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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Elevated mortgage rates, skyrocketing prices and rising housing costs—including homeowners association fees and home insurance premiums—have pushed many prospective buyers to the sidelines, dampening demand.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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The suit alleges that other Range employees also stole confidential information, including by pressuring CAA employees who remained at the company.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
10 June 2025
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McKinsey’s latest research shows 52% of companies having established a dedicated team to lead AI adoption, and BCG has been hiring aggressively to respond to the boom in AI work.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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“Society.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/society. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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