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as in natures
the set of qualities that makes a person, a group of people, or a thing different from others
the question of whether violent conflict is part of the constitution of human society
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as in laws
a collection or system of rules of conduct
our society's constitution requires that every member in good standing pay yearly dues
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as in acts
a rule of conduct or action laid down by a governing authority and especially a legislature
the constitution against murder is universal among civilized societies
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Recent Examples of constitutions
Many had helped create state constitutions that included pioneering bills of rights.
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Donald Nieman, The Conversation, 7 Oct. 2025
As the twentieth century progressed, Cuba managed to abrogate its versions of the Platt Amendment and establish new constitutions.
—Miriam Pensack, The Dial, 30 Sep. 2025
The constitutions of Ethiopia, Ukraine, and Finland guarantee choice in place of residence.
—Sophia Rosenfeld
september 26, Literary Hub, 26 Sep. 2025
Only a few other states, including Illinois, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and New York, have environmental protections enshrined in their constitutions.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2025
Multiple state constitutions have free speech and privacy clauses that are identical or quite similar to Arizona's.
—Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Courts from Pakistan to Uganda have held that sedition laws violate their constitutions.
—Stephen Townley, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
Frances emphasized the importance of the faculty association's continued existence on every campus, noting that other Texas colleges have already revised their constitutions and have them in place.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Aug. 2025
State courts can find partisan gerrymandering violates state constitutions.
—Erwin Chemerinsky, Twin Cities, 14 Aug. 2025
Donald Nieman, The Conversation, 7 Oct. 2025
As the twentieth century progressed, Cuba managed to abrogate its versions of the Platt Amendment and establish new constitutions.
—Miriam Pensack, The Dial, 30 Sep. 2025
The constitutions of Ethiopia, Ukraine, and Finland guarantee choice in place of residence.
—Sophia Rosenfeld
september 26, Literary Hub, 26 Sep. 2025
Only a few other states, including Illinois, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and New York, have environmental protections enshrined in their constitutions.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2025
Multiple state constitutions have free speech and privacy clauses that are identical or quite similar to Arizona's.
—Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Courts from Pakistan to Uganda have held that sedition laws violate their constitutions.
—Stephen Townley, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
Frances emphasized the importance of the faculty association's continued existence on every campus, noting that other Texas colleges have already revised their constitutions and have them in place.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Aug. 2025
State courts can find partisan gerrymandering violates state constitutions.
—Erwin Chemerinsky, Twin Cities, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for constitutions
Noun
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But, as Walken observes, there was strength in those natures that cemented the foundation of Anne and Jerry's relationships.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 Oct. 2025
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The track seemed to play on Williams’ fandom for the music icon, while also drawing comparisons between their outspoken natures.—
Sophie Williams,
Billboard,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Jost simply ratcheted up the volume and the attacks on soldiers’ physiques.—
Erik Adams,
The Atlantic,
5 Oct. 2025
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In one picture, the married couple's younger son, Joaquin, looked like a spitting image of his dad, both showing off their toned physiques in a shirtless snap by the water.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Cameron Winklevoss The cofounder of crypto platform Gemini and early Bitcoin billionaire is a consistent GOP donor lobbying for clear crypto laws.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
26 Oct. 2025
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Due to the state's open records laws, the lottery must, upon request, release the name and city of the winner.—
Steven Martinez,
jsonline.com,
26 Oct. 2025
Noun
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It will be performed in two acts with an intermission.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Oct. 2025
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Ware also noted that the CSIS study left off incidents that others might call acts of left-wing terrorism.—
NPR,
NPR,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Anyway, the texting sequences in this film, with words popping up onscreen while the characters heatedly speak the dialogue in voice-over as their quiet physical selves calmly tap away on their phones, are amazing.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
24 Oct. 2025
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These aren’t a reflection of their true selves.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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These stake-pushing devices fit on top of a tent stake (there are loads of designs to fit different shapes and sizes) to protect your hand or shoe while driving the stake, or provide a flat surface upon which to hammer.—
Zoe Gates,
Outside,
28 Oct. 2025
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The Cape Kiwanda State Natural Area is a sandstone headland carved by ocean waves, making for unique coloring, shapes, and textures.—
Molly Allen,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Should the town change any ordinances or rules to alter how development occurs?—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Oct. 2025
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This week, the cities of Lee’s Summit and Independence passed ordinances setting limits on how and where city vendors and events can operate during the World Cup.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
23 Oct. 2025
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But Jerry realized that their contrasting features, backgrounds and personalities made fertile ground for comedy, and Stiller & Meara was born.—
Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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Being isolated in the mountains, with a constant sense of danger and threat – coming either from across the border or from one’s own country – shapes the characters’ personalities.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Constitutions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constitutions. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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