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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
Following their first democratic elections in 1994, there has been a land redistribution and restitution provision in the country’s constitution.
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Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 4 Feb. 2025
Florida's constitution currently requires voter approval for gambling expansion through these amendments.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 27 Jan. 2025
Yet since its current constitution was written in 1876, Texas has effectively been a one-party state governed by conservatives.
—Katie Scofield, The Conversation, 27 Jan. 2025
DeSantis initially proposed an aggressive agenda of condominium reforms, hurricane relief and reforms to the citizen initiative process to amend the state constitution.
—Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 27 Jan. 2025
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Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 4 Feb. 2025
Florida's constitution currently requires voter approval for gambling expansion through these amendments.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 27 Jan. 2025
Yet since its current constitution was written in 1876, Texas has effectively been a one-party state governed by conservatives.
—Katie Scofield, The Conversation, 27 Jan. 2025
DeSantis initially proposed an aggressive agenda of condominium reforms, hurricane relief and reforms to the citizen initiative process to amend the state constitution.
—Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 27 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for constitution
Noun
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Their ultimate goal is to inspire students to take care of the planet, get outdoors, and appreciate the beauty of nature.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Feb. 2025
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Green drenching is a technique for creating an area where the soul-soothing power of plants invites a deeper connection to nature and creates a sense of inner calm.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Feb. 2025
Noun
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In a discussion with Newsweek, celebrity personal trainer Michael Baah, based in London, and content creator Sheila Abdul, 22, who is frequently compared to Elastigirl online and in real life, shared insights into this trending physique.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
8 Feb. 2025
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Hugh Jackman is showing off his Wolverine physique.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
16 Dec. 2024
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Likewise, Poland’s Law and Justice party weakened civil service laws by doing away with the competitive hiring process and filling the bureaucracy, the judiciary, and the military with partisan allies.—
STEVEN LEVITSKY,
Foreign Affairs,
11 Feb. 2025
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Idaho law requires people who may sue the state or a local government to file claims to give government agencies the chance to address the complaint before a lawsuit is filed.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
11 Feb. 2025
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The house is a replica of the one in Solingen, Germany where a notorious act of arson in 1993 committed by a group of young far-right extremists left five Turkish migrant women and girls of the Genç family dead.—
Ritesh Mehta,
IndieWire,
15 Feb. 2025
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The Anti-Defamation League, which tracks criminal and non-criminal acts of hate against Jews, counted 8,873 antisemitic incidents in 2023, a 140% increase from the prior year, and the highest number on record since the ADL began tracking such data in 1979.—
Katie Futterman Las Vegas Review-Journal (TNS),
arkansasonline.com,
15 Feb. 2025
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At various points, Ye did seem to be his old trenchant self.—
Aja Romano,
Vox,
7 Feb. 2025
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Prayer draws us to God’s heart and that holy practice can shape us into people who can offer our best selves to this world.—
Lynne Silva-Breen,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Retail corridors in Fulton Market, Wicker Park and Bucktown are in good shape.—
Fritz Kaegi,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2025
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The precise calibration of branch diameter leads to a hallmark of fractal shapes called scale invariance.—
Mitchell Newberry,
The Conversation,
11 Feb. 2025
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That means Republicans will need total unanimity to pass a bill in the chamber.—
Riley Beggin,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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Related article Trump imposes 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum Without similar exemptions, Americans will be stuck footing higher bills on tariffed goods.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN,
11 Feb. 2025
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His impact on the field was undeniable, and his personality off the field was infectious.—
Dane Mizutani,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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In a preview of an interview with CBS Mornings, the family of the beloved dancer and TV personality sat down with Gayle King out for the first time since his suicide in December 2022.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Constitution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constitution. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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