societies

noun

plural of society
1
as in organizations
a group of persons formally joined together for some common interest a debate society

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as in civilizations
the way people live at a particular time and place a pre-automobile society in which ordinary people rarely strayed far from home

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Recent Examples of societies This is why Leja thinks comparisons between medieval and modern societies aren’t accurate. — T.m. Brown, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026 This is supported by experimental work on Western industrial societies by psychologist Vernon Padgett and economist Dale Jorgenson. — Literary Hub, 14 Aug. 2026 Theologically, most Druids are polytheists, engaging with a wide range of deities and spirits, especially those drawn from the pre-Christian pantheons of linguistically Celtic societies in Ireland, Britain, or Gaul. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Aug. 2026 As part of the program, Vitrine has released more than 80 Brazilian films in sessions with affordable ticket prices and organized discussions, training activities and masterclasses in film societies, schools and cultural institutions. — Marcelo Cajueiro, Variety, 11 Aug. 2026 Muslim thinkers debated how to revitalize their societies and overcome colonial domination. — Mimi Hanaoka, The Conversation, 11 Aug. 2026 Classification societies are experts in the technical aspects of yacht construction and maintenance. — Benjamin Maltby, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 No doubt societies will adopt these policies as voters’ alarm grows. — Foreign Affairs, 10 Aug. 2026 Higher education has served students and societies for 1,000 years. — Douglas A. Hicks, Fortune, 9 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for societies
  1. organizations
  2. civilizations
  3. institutions
  4. lifestyles
  5. associations
  6. cultures
  7. institutes
  8. brotherhoods
Noun
  • According to ServiceNow’s own Enterprise AI Maturity Index, 59% of organizations are using agentic AI, but only 9% have made significant progress in creating autonomous, multistep AI workflows.
    — Gina Mastantuono, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Limited transparency Until now, Phuel’s principal consumer-facing business has been Athlete Blood Test, which, according to its website, offers a suite of blood-testing services to individuals, teams and organizations.
    — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of organizations
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  • As rates of allergies, asthma, eczema and hay fever rose in industrial civilizations, children raised on farms did not seem to be affected.
    — Baltimore Sun, Boston Herald, 9 Aug. 2026
  • These friezes reflected the aspirations of the nation’s leaders to place America on the continuum of great civilizations.
    — Jennifer Tucker, The Conversation, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of civilizations
Noun
  • Some of this can be attributed to a loss of trust in institutions, especially those tied to public health, thanks in part to the Covid-19 pandemic.
    — T.M. Brown, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The 2026-2027 State Board of Education report presented to the North Carolina General Assembly shows institutions beginning their school year early this fall.
    — Zaire Breedlove, Charlotte Observer, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of institutions
Noun
  • Windfall Farms is known for its sustainable local agriculture and celebration of equestrian, ranch and agrarian lifestyles.
    — Libbey Hanson, Sacbee.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The tax deductions proposed are $25,000 for all healthcare expenses, $50,000 on most down payments and $5,000 for spending related to healthy lifestyles.
    — Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of lifestyles
Noun
  • Each gets elaborated across several songs, gathers associations along the way, and finds its ultimate expression in the final two tracks.
    — Mitch Therieau, New Yorker, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Reputational due diligence should therefore examine both the underlying sources and the associations produced by search and generative systems.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of associations
Noun
  • Wise leaders create cultures that arm employees with the capacity, authority, and encouragement to deliver customer experiences with a surprise.
    — Chip Bell, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
  • South Sudan’s population, consisting predominantly of people from African cultures that tend to adhere to Christian or animist beliefs, and Sudan’s largely Muslim and Arab northern government had long been at odds.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of cultures
Noun
  • But given the public interest in solving this challenge, there is a case for taxing the training of frontier AI models and devoting the proceeds to additional research at government AI oversight institutes or universities.
    — Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Founded in 2021, Helical Fusion aims to commercialize fusion research conducted at the National Institute for Fusion Science (NIFS), one of Japan’s leading public research institutes.
    — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 7 July 2026
Definition of institutes
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  • The most recognizable are Semana Santa, or Holy Week, processions during the final week of Lent where brotherhoods and robed penitents parade ornate statues of Christ and the Virgin Mary through cities, towns and villages alongside marching bands.
    — Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
  • The most recognizable are Holy Week processions during the final week of Lent where brotherhoods and robed penitents parade ornate statues of Christ and the Virgin Mary through cities, towns and villages alongside marching bands.
    — Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2026
Definition of brotherhoods

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