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
Charna Flam, People.com, 20 Feb. 2025
The basilica was a part of the larger forum, which served in London as the political, judicial, commercial and social hub of the city.
—Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2025
Ew Staff, EW.com, 31 Jan. 2025
Shortly after announcing the album on her socials, Swift made the album available for preorder on her website.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
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Adjective
Heaton acknowledged the series’ recent social media resurgence on TikTok.
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So if anything, tune into EW.com, our YouTube channel, and socials starting at 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT to see what happens to show up in my mailroom by Sunday morning.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for social
Adjective
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The outgoing model has a small (by today's standards) 4.7-inch screen with a resolution of 1,334 by 750 pixels.—
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The billionaire said the Treasury Department and DOGE had agreed to require all outgoing government payments to include a rationale in the form of a comment and to have a categorization code.—
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Here, amid the Spanish colonial style architecture, lush gardens, and intoxicating heat, time just moves more slowly.—
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The churches of Stellenbosch are blinding-white affairs in the colonial Cape Dutch style.—
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While playing dress-up one day, Carla is inspired to have a tea party for Granny and Doc.—
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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.—
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But even that, an idea borrowed from other states, the federal government and even the city of Chicago, failed to get traction, another example of lawmakers and friendly lobbyists showing little appetite for changing how Springfield does business.—
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The 20-year-old was called up to the Trinidad & Tobago national team in December for a friendly against Saudi Arabia.—
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That night at the cocktail party, Grant surprises Parisa with her very own Spanish rock.—
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Afterward, the models joined the crowd as the room shifted into a cocktail party DJ’d by Samantha Ronson, who set the vibe with upbeat throwback hits.—
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These adaptations can include constructing flood-resistant infrastructure, developing technological innovations, or even migrating to more hospitable regions.—
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Norbert and many other beloved online dogs — all blissfully unaware of their internet fame, or the internet at all — cut through a digital landscape growing less hospitable by the day.—
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Fungi like Cryptococcus and parasites or amoebas can cause fungal meningitis or parasitic meningitis.—
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It is also advised to avoid feeding dogs raw meat because bacterial and parasitic contamination can pose a health risk for dogs and humans.—
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Step back in time and experience the charm of a traditional Victorian afternoon tea.—
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The city of Toronto purchased the property in 1933, and today the historic attraction hosts curated exhibits and special events, including afternoon teas and concerts in the Great Hall.—
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“Social.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/social. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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