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
Dennis M. Powell, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2025
As a powerful and influential body within the General Assembly, the caucus has actively pushed for policies addressing racial equity and historical injustices, recognizing the long-term economic and social disparities faced by Black Marylanders.
—C. Anthony Muse, Baltimore Sun, 15 Mar. 2025
Nick Leighton, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
Soon, Beyoncé herself took to her socials to confirm suspicions.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 2 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
At the turn of the 20th century, America experienced social disruption, the result of a shift from a rural agrarian economy to an urban industrial economy.
—Dennis M. Powell, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2025
As a powerful and influential body within the General Assembly, the caucus has actively pushed for policies addressing racial equity and historical injustices, recognizing the long-term economic and social disparities faced by Black Marylanders.
—C. Anthony Muse, Baltimore Sun, 15 Mar. 2025
Noun
The Challenges With Dark Social Dark social refers to the practice of sharing social media or other web content outside of the standard trackable channels.
—Nick Leighton, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
Soon, Beyoncé herself took to her socials to confirm suspicions.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 2 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for social
Adjective
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People who want to simplify their monthly budget by reducing the number of outgoing payments may appreciate debt consolidation solutions as well.—
Michelle Lambright Black,
Sacramento Bee,
21 Mar. 2025
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The outgoing chief scientist was also the agency’s climate adviser.—
David W. Brown,
The New Yorker,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The new eight-day Potomac River & Chesapeake Bay itinerary sails between Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, calling upon Revolutionary War sites, colonial settlements, and waterfront towns along the way.—
Susan B. Barnes,
Southern Living,
16 Mar. 2025
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The courts became a powerful tool for Black women in colonial Boston to fight for their freedom and rights.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
9 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Other ideas include: Transforming your space into something magical with balloon arches Setting up tents for a cozy sleep space Stringing some fairy lights for atmosphere Doing a special table setting like a tea party, or something that matches your theme Don’t Forget About the Food!—
Wendy Wisner,
Parents,
13 Mar. 2025
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Massie later came up with a theory of how the tea party powered both libertarian and more government-friendly national conservatives, including Trump.—
W. James Antle III,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
12 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Vermont's politics and demographics are also more friendly to Sanders' views than other battleground districts in the Trump era.—
Stephen Fowler,
NPR,
22 Mar. 2025
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Baseball’s celebration of that day often obscures the fact that MLB hasn’t been African American friendly in decades.—
Terence Moore,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Elon Musk was on the television in the background at a cocktail party.—
Chip Bell,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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Smith was first spotted with the handbag at a cocktail party celebrating the 2025 LVMH Prize on Wednesday.—
Hannah Malach,
WWD,
10 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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When thinking about quintessential Southern attributes, qualities like hospitable, benevolent, and polite come to mind.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
2 Mar. 2025
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The names of the beers on tap all have local ties and the family that runs the place is hospitable.—
Trudy Haywood Saunders,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Doctors in China inadvertently took time-series images of parasitic worms actively invading a woman's brain and causing rare and rapidly progressing lesions.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
11 Mar. 2025
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However numbers of the parasitic fish are expected to decline.—
Paul A. Smith,
USA TODAY,
6 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The palate is big on ripe melon, rose water, and tea, with an undercurrent of oak before a fragrant and sweet finish.—
David Thomas Tao,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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In addition to prayer and magnetism, Antoine sometimes prescribed certain drugs or herbal teas.—
Emilien Hofman (Tr. Elettra Pauletto),
The Dial,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Social.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/social. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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