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adjective

ˈsō-shəl How to pronounce social (audio)
Definition of socialnext
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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social

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noun

as in tea party

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Recent Examples of social
Adjective
Casey’s social team found its penetration with Gen Z has climbed 600 basis points over the past three years based on engagement. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026 Meta also lost a separate social-media case brought by New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez, after a court found that the company violated the state's child-safety laws and ordered it to pay over $900 million in penalties. — Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2026
Noun
Nowadays, the brand's socials are loaded with more photos of mountain bikes, ski goggles and foaming surf than camper vans or motorhomes. — C.c. Weiss may 05, New Atlas, 5 May 2026 In 2025, the chamber held its inaugural member celebration as a Friday afternoon member social at Nestldown. — Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 5 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for social
Recent Examples of Synonyms for social
  1. outgoing
  2. colonial
  3. tea party
  4. friendly
  5. associational
  6. tea
  7. convivial
  8. parasitic
Adjective
  • The Independence City Charter calls for a special election if a council seat is vacated with more than 15 months left in the outgoing councilmember’s term.
    — Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Focusing on follow-up as well as screening, SB 626 now goes to Gavin Newsom’s desk, where the outgoing Governor has until September 30 to sign it or veto the bill.
    — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of outgoing
Adjective
  • Manuel spoke with Variety about how the film relates to the colonial past of the country, and the metaphorical symbolism of the golf course.
    — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Origins of the Grand Mosque During the war, a former colonial agronomy school on the outskirts of Paris was converted to a temporary hospital for soldiers from the empire.
    — Shannon Fogg, The Conversation, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of colonial
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  • But a quaint tea party can feel just as festive as a fall feast, especially with the right tea set.
    — Maria Sabella, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2026
  • And there was a very negative reaction to Kamu really cornering you at that tea party.
    — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 31 July 2026
Definition of tea party
Adjective
  • Baleaf consistently nails budget-friendly performance wear, and these capris are no exception.
    — Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Give a basic kitchen island a custom look with a few easy (and budget-friendly) updates.
    — Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of friendly
Adjective
  • Defendants contest only that CASA has not satisfied the first requirement for such associational standing.
    — New York Times, New York Times, 2 Dec. 2025
Definition of associational
Noun
  • The bank had expected profit to decline on the back of higher raw material and tea leaf costs, as well as expenses related to the company’s vending machine business.
    — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Some investors, trying to read the tea leaves, interpreted that as a potential warning that more conservative guidance is on the horizon, implying that a turnaround will likely take more time.
    — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of tea
Adjective
  • Although no policy moves are made at the conference, Jackson Hole gives policymakers an opportunity to compare notes and debate ideas privately in a convivial atmosphere.
    — Paul Wachtel, The Conversation, 28 Aug. 2026
  • But the best skillets, with the right presentation, are a hosting choice that can bring a rustic, convivial touch to a family-style meal.
    — Clara Hillis, Architectural Digest, 22 July 2026
Definition of convivial
Adjective
  • The alerts have piled up, with cyclospora occupying much of the attention this year, as the parasitic infection gave explosive diarrhea to people in 48 states.
    — Dian Zhang, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
  • First a multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis — a parasitic illness that can cause ‘explosive diarrhea’ — was linked to contaminated shredded iceberg lettuce, sickening nearly 11,000 people.
    — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 25 Aug. 2026
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“Social.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/social. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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