as in state
a body of people composed of one or more nationalities usually with its own territory and government
laws that will benefit all the citizens of the commonwealth
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Recent Examples of commonwealth
Whatever happens in the commonwealth around recreational cannabis may well do so again, especially as fewer states have the option of adopting recreational cannabis via the ballot.
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Daniel J. Mallinson, The Conversation, 24 Feb. 2025
In addition to being the birthplace of beloved baked goods like the Boston cream pie and chocolate chip cookie, the commonwealth also boasts one of the finest dining scenes in all of New England.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
It should also be flown at half-staff at all federal facilities in the state, congressional district, territory or commonwealth of these officials.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 30 Dec. 2024
Calleja directed cultural and national events including the commonwealth heads of government meeting opening ceremony in 2015 and Malta’s presidency of the council of the EU cultural program in 2017.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Feb. 2025
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Daniel J. Mallinson, The Conversation, 24 Feb. 2025
In addition to being the birthplace of beloved baked goods like the Boston cream pie and chocolate chip cookie, the commonwealth also boasts one of the finest dining scenes in all of New England.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
It should also be flown at half-staff at all federal facilities in the state, congressional district, territory or commonwealth of these officials.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 30 Dec. 2024
Calleja directed cultural and national events including the commonwealth heads of government meeting opening ceremony in 2015 and Malta’s presidency of the council of the EU cultural program in 2017.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commonwealth
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The Census Bureau’s data for 2023, aggregated across all quarters, showed total state and local tax revenue of approximately $1.4 trillion.—
David Moon (Junseo Moon),
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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The number of small businesses in San Diego County declined by 26.4 percent from January to April 2020, Nguyen said, citing regional and state data.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Would such a nation be more prone to having its AGI be competitive with other AGIs or be cooperative?—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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And in this battle, U.S. platforms are increasingly leaning on American laws to challenge other nation’s regulations.—
Camille Grenier,
The Conversation,
21 Mar. 2025
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The program for the four countries is slated to end 30 days after a notice is published in the Federal Register on Tuesday.—
Bart Jansen,
USA TODAY,
22 Mar. 2025
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The Biden administration allowed up to 30,000 people a month from the four countries to come to the United States for two years with eligibility to work.—
Gisela Salomon,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Commonwealth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commonwealth. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.
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