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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Recent Examples of social
Alexa Stone, Kansas City Star, 26 Apr. 2026
The latest event set to douse envy-inducing spam of the glitterati across our social media feeds?
—Connor Sturges, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Apr. 2026
Kelly Wilkinson, IndyStar, 5 Dec. 2025
As a part of this collaboration with Apple TV+, the hotel has been staged to echo that of the set in which the series’ protagonist Maxine Dellacorte (played by actress Kristen Wiig) social-climbs her way through a 1960s high society drenched in scandal.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 24 Nov. 2025
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Adjective
Co-founded by WNBA stars Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart in 2025, Unrivaled has drawn attention for its player-first model, distinctive game format and interactive social teams — all while growing the visibility of some of the sport’s biggest names.
—Alexa Stone, Kansas City Star, 26 Apr. 2026
The latest event set to douse envy-inducing spam of the glitterati across our social media feeds?
—Connor Sturges, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Apr. 2026
Noun
Program Director Kayce Goley says the monthly social was started after COVID to try to regain engagement among the community that had been cooped up for two years.
—Kelly Wilkinson, IndyStar, 5 Dec. 2025
As a part of this collaboration with Apple TV+, the hotel has been staged to echo that of the set in which the series’ protagonist Maxine Dellacorte (played by actress Kristen Wiig) social-climbs her way through a 1960s high society drenched in scandal.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 24 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for social
Adjective
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Donovan is talkative, bubbly and outgoing, while Juan is more of a listener.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
26 Apr. 2026
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The president reacted to the news this week by simultaneously complimenting and insulting the outgoing executive.—
Grace Miserocchi,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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British colonial administrators might have hired pawangs as local forest guides.—
H.M.A. Leow,
JSTOR Daily,
24 Apr. 2026
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In the 1700s colonial newspaper printers survived because of government contracts and would act as official printers for a municipality.—
Corey Hutchins,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Group multiple chairs together for a whimsical display that looks like a tiny garden is having a tea party.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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Determined to spy her way out of Gilead, Daisy uses the tea party as a chance to snoop around Commander MacKenzie’s study.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The shows are accompanied by similar drops in ad revenue and increasing production costs, an ongoing shift to digital viewership, political constraints and publicity-friendly interview questions.—
Rick Kogan,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Putin presided over a parade that featured hardware such as the Geran-2, the Russian version of Iran’s Shahed drone, and played host to friendly leaders including Chinese President Xi Jinping.—
Nathan Hodge,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Defendants contest only that CASA has not satisfied the first requirement for such associational standing.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
2 Dec. 2025
Noun
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And if the steamy climate gets to be too much, sip tereré, an ice-cold version of green Argentine tea, on an observation deck built at the height of the tree canopy.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Apr. 2026
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Pair with overgrown ivy, a pot of tea, and hour upon hour of confessional conversation.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Think of it as the physical embodiment of all that Danish hygge has come to imply, which is a kind of warm, convivial, touchable coziness.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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The dining room adjoins the kitchen in classic Victorian style, creating a fluid, convivial space.—
Annabelle Dufraigne,
Architectural Digest,
14 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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What to know about New World screwworm Federal health officials reported on Monday that cases of a flesh-eating parasitic infection continue to be detected near the United States.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2026
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The bill also allowed pharmacists to provide ivermectin, an anti-parasitic drug often prescribed for animals, over-the-counter to adults without a prescription.—
Ana Goñi-Lessan,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Social.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/social. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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