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Recent Examples of citizenry
Kids who score highly are trained for the Toilet-Cleaning Olympiad, meant to keep the citizenry battle-ready and internationally competitive.
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S. C. Cornell, New Yorker, 16 June 2025
Duping the citizenry is a pretty low way to get it.
—Inga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 June 2025
Pace David Axelrod’s insinuation, there is nothing untoward or scurrilous about the citizenry asking who knew what — and when.
—The Editors, National Review, 19 May 2025
As Trump, in collaboration with Elon Musk, has embarked on efforts to decimate the federal government, public political gatherings—in particular, appearances by Republicans in their home districts—have become flash points for an angry citizenry.
—Emily Witt, The New Yorker, 25 Mar. 2025
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S. C. Cornell, New Yorker, 16 June 2025
Duping the citizenry is a pretty low way to get it.
—Inga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 June 2025
Pace David Axelrod’s insinuation, there is nothing untoward or scurrilous about the citizenry asking who knew what — and when.
—The Editors, National Review, 19 May 2025
As Trump, in collaboration with Elon Musk, has embarked on efforts to decimate the federal government, public political gatherings—in particular, appearances by Republicans in their home districts—have become flash points for an angry citizenry.
—Emily Witt, The New Yorker, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for citizenry
Noun
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And are people still talking about this guy, this creep?—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 July 2025
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Statewide, the death toll from the floods has reached at least 95, with 75 people reported dead in Kerr County.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
8 July 2025
Noun
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Even before the expiration of the war's longest ceasefire in March, Trump has repeatedly issued dramatic ultimatums to pressure Hamas to agree to longer pauses in the fighting that would see the release of more hostages and a return of more aid to Gaza's civilian populace.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 July 2025
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The 2020 Pew study found that Reform Jews are 37% of the American Jewish populace, followed by Jews that claim no particular branch — 32% —and then Conservatives at 17% .—
Michael Weissenstein,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2025
Noun
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Carlyle took United Defense public in 2001 and fully exited in 2004, making more than $1 billion in profit.—
Luisa Beltran,
Fortune,
3 July 2025
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Media, public await immigrant advocates' news conference More than 50 people gathered, including several media outlets and members of the public, outside First Lutheran Church at 113 Eighth Ave.—
Evan Mealins,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
Noun
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Still, with the rise of populist and ultra-conservative politicians utilizing nationalistic rhetoric, theocracy is becoming a greater concern for secular societies.—
Emi Eleode,
Time,
14 July 2025
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These were not radical goals: why wouldn’t a healthier society benefit everyone?—
Deborah Williams
July 14,
Literary Hub,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Combining the family’s love for Greek culture, nature and food, with their passion for yoga and mindfulness, Kea Retreat offers travelers the option to book a five or six-night retreat or simply indulge in a relaxing and restorative hotel stay.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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Italy is renowned for its sophisticated style and taste, which permeate various aspects of its culture, including fashion, food, wine, and automobiles.—
Irene S. Levine,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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“Citizenry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/citizenry. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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