1
as in organization
a group of persons formally joined together for some common interest
a debate society
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of society
The founding leader of the Shaker Movement, who was proclaimed by her followers as the female Christ, built one of the largest utopian societies in American history.
—
Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 1 Jan. 2025
Gandhi’s Cloth-Making Radicalism (Aeon) by Benjamin Studebaker Mahatma Gandhi’s ideas for reshaping Indian society went far beyond independence.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 31 Dec. 2024
Nudging Japan Forward: In a society used to quiet consensus-building, Tokyo has made bold changes to its defense policy.
—María Magdalena Arréllaga, New York Times, 31 Dec. 2024
The ancient teens were generally healthy, and most entered puberty by the age of about 13, reaching full adulthood between 17 and 22 years old, suggesting that puberty in Ice Age teens began at a similar age to modern teens in wealthier societies today.
—Ryan McRae, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for society 
Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 1 Jan. 2025
Gandhi’s Cloth-Making Radicalism (Aeon) by Benjamin Studebaker Mahatma Gandhi’s ideas for reshaping Indian society went far beyond independence.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 31 Dec. 2024
Nudging Japan Forward: In a society used to quiet consensus-building, Tokyo has made bold changes to its defense policy.
—María Magdalena Arréllaga, New York Times, 31 Dec. 2024
The ancient teens were generally healthy, and most entered puberty by the age of about 13, reaching full adulthood between 17 and 22 years old, suggesting that puberty in Ice Age teens began at a similar age to modern teens in wealthier societies today.
—Ryan McRae, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for society
Recent Examples of Synonyms for society
Noun
-
So far, according to its own data, there were more than 100 international organizations actively participating in it.Jorge Ramis, WIRED, 11 Jan. 2025
-
But in an email to members shared with NPR, the organization said that event will be delayed until Jan. 19.Mandalit del Barco, NPR, 11 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
The Samsung community has been waiting to see if the Galaxy S25 family will have their preferred option of Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 across the portfolio or if some territories would adopt the slower Samsung’s own Exynos 2500 chipset.Ewan Spence, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
-
For some Lebanese, however, especially in the Shiite community, Hezbollah remains not only the emblem of resistance against Israeli aggression, but also a major provider of social services, running hospitals, health centers, and schools in the south, the Bekaa, and the suburbs of Beirut.Youmna Melhem Chamieh, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
Crete has long sat at the geographic crossroads of major civilizations, including Europe, Asia, and Africa.Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
-
For Modi and his party, Indian civilization is inseparable from Hinduism, although critics say the party's philosophy is rooted in Hindu supremacy.Fox News, Fox News, 13 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
With the largest population and economy in Southeast Asia, Indonesia shares with other members a commitment to reforming global governance institutions and contributes positively to deepening South-South cooperation.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
-
An exception was his campaign to set up institutions for the exchange of scientific information, which did eventually bear fruit in several countries.Anthony Gottlieb, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
Rio Hondo, win or lose, is a brotherhood, Carson said.Benjamin Royer, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
-
As a youngster, to be a part of a brotherhood, especially as an only child, was special to me.Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 12 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
Focus on healthy lifestyle modifications rather than sudden drops in body weight.3 Prognosis and Life Expectancy The prognosis for people with biliary colic is generally good with appropriate treatment.Lindsay Curtis, Health, 10 Jan. 2025
-
Cheryl Robinson Brands Becoming Media Channels Savvy lifestyle brands are shifting from hiring creators to becoming creators themselves.Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
In 2023, there was one incident of unruly passenger behavior for every 480 flights compared to one for every 568 flights in 2022, the trade association said, without specifying how many of these incidents involved alcohol.Issy Ronald, CNN, 14 Jan. 2025
-
On the flip side, conservative free market groups and law enforcement associations argue the proposal would amount to a ban on cigarettes, supercharging a black market for illicit products.Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 13 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
In the last year, small businesses received an average of 44 applications for every opening, compared with 40 applications for every vacancy at a larger company.Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 6 Jan. 2025
-
The company did not keep former Pulido’s properties near Benbrook and in Cleburne.Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Jan. 2025
Articles Related to society
Thesaurus Entries Near society
Cite this Entry
“Society.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/society. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share