1
as in outgoing
likely to seek or enjoy the company of others
not exactly the social sort, our boss generally stays in his office and keeps to himself
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2
as in colonial
tending to group with others of the same kind
dogs are social animals, preferring by nature to be part of a pack
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as in tea party
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Recent Examples of social
Theo Karantsalis, Miami Herald, 7 Feb. 2025
Evading social responsibility, even during crises, carries risks for the ultrawealthy.
—Brian Klaas, The Atlantic, 7 Feb. 2025
Vanessa Gordon, Parents, 2 Jan. 2025
Yes, but: The shop never opened, its socials have been dormant since March and no one responded to our requests for an update.
—Karri Peifer, Axios, 10 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
The room was named after District 39 Sen. Bryan Avila, a Miami Springs resident, who for years has championed funding for the senior center, which has its a gym and offers exercise classes, social activities and meals.
—Theo Karantsalis, Miami Herald, 7 Feb. 2025
Evading social responsibility, even during crises, carries risks for the ultrawealthy.
—Brian Klaas, The Atlantic, 7 Feb. 2025
Noun
My kids are actively involved in Friday night socials, free skating on Sunday afternoons, as well as lessons to fine tune their skills on the ice.
—Vanessa Gordon, Parents, 2 Jan. 2025
Yes, but: The shop never opened, its socials have been dormant since March and no one responded to our requests for an update.
—Karri Peifer, Axios, 10 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for social
Adjective
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Many in the Georgian opposition, and some abroad, now look to outgoing President Salome Zourabichvili for leadership.—
Anthony Borden,
The Atlantic,
4 Feb. 2025
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Heading into the summer, the suggestion from some inside Newcastle is that the outgoing business this month should give the club a greater chance of retaining those star players going forward — and perhaps even afford some capacity to try to tie Isak down to a new deal.—
Chris Waugh,
The Athletic,
4 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Benjamin Franklin, the consummate colonial wanderer, once observed that home was not just a place, or a thing, or a food.—
Ali Watkins,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2025
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The Indigenous Inuit population in the area was forced to leave the vicinity, one of many colonial injustices.—
Adam Price,
The Atlantic,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
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While playing dress-up one day, Carla is inspired to have a tea party for Granny and Doc.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
3 Feb. 2025
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But some events haven’t been rescheduled while others were straight up canceled — like the BAFTA tea party and premieres for The Pitt, XO Kitty, The Night Agent, One of Them Days, Back in Action, Severance, and The Last Showgirl.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
21 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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View More Funny, cheerfully provocative, at once friendly and sharp-elbowed: That’s Smith in person, and also in her copious fictional output (13 novels and six story collections over the past 30 years).—
Adam Begley,
The Atlantic,
4 Feb. 2025
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Do it in person, or, if that's not possible, leave a snack on your porch or a friendly thank-you note like these neighbors did.—
Kendall Malinchock,
USA TODAY,
4 Feb. 2025
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The star added a pair of pointed-toe black pumps. 12 of 12 Katie Holmes Katie Holmes attended the Michael Kors cocktail party in a simple-yet-chic black column dress and black overcoat draped over her shoulders.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
5 Feb. 2025
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After opening the doors to his new Madison Avenue boutique, Michael Kors welcomed the crowd to Bemelmans at The Carlyle Hotel for a cocktail party and surprise performance.—
Leigh Nordstrom,
WWD,
4 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Meanwhile, the Baltimore around him doesn’t feel that hospitable anymore anyway.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
30 Jan. 2025
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The weather will be more hospitable than last week’s game against the Houston Texans.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
26 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Lice are parasitic insects that spread through close contact and require prompt treatment with medicated shampoos.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
2 Feb. 2025
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NTDs refer to a diverse group of parasitic and bacterial diseases that cause significant morbidity and mortality in more than one billion people around the globe, which disproportionately affect poor and marginalized populations.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The company’s large ship charter fares include many meals onboard, drinks like coffee, juice and tea, and more.—
Nathan Diller,
USA TODAY,
3 Feb. 2025
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White, green, and oolong teas can generally be re-steeped.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Feb. 2025
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“Social.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/social. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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