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Recent Examples of citizenry
France is at an even greater precipice of alienation between its Muslim population and its non-Muslim citizenry.
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Faisal Kutty, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
The education of a nation’s citizenry, whether public or private, is the heartbeat of any sustaining and civilized culture.
—Patricia A. Daniel, Baltimore Sun, 13 Apr. 2025
In addition, democracy is served by having a citizenry that is able to engage freely and meaningfully in the content of their choosing.
—Michael Gregory, The Conversation, 17 Apr. 2025
The collective fear of the citizenry of Middlebury is palpable.
—Nicholas W. Stuller, Hartford Courant, 15 Apr. 2025
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Faisal Kutty, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
The education of a nation’s citizenry, whether public or private, is the heartbeat of any sustaining and civilized culture.
—Patricia A. Daniel, Baltimore Sun, 13 Apr. 2025
In addition, democracy is served by having a citizenry that is able to engage freely and meaningfully in the content of their choosing.
—Michael Gregory, The Conversation, 17 Apr. 2025
The collective fear of the citizenry of Middlebury is palpable.
—Nicholas W. Stuller, Hartford Courant, 15 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for citizenry
Noun
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Why does crime seem more related to places than to people?—
Malcolm Gladwell,
New Yorker,
2 June 2025
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At least seven people were killed, authorities said.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
2 June 2025
Noun
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In this case, the first task is to acquaint the local populace with the new part-owner and his significance before the franchise can capitalize on his worldwide stature in the sport.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
23 May 2025
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Whether this research method is an adequate representation of the populace at large is an open question.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
Noun
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The other good news is that federal wildlife crossing grants from the U.S. Department of Transportation/FHWA are providing vital revenue to help states improve highway safety for the traveling public and the many special creatures who live within our nation.—
Noël Fletcher,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Meghan Markle will never win over UK public again, author claims Ingrid Seward, editor-in-chief of Majesty magazine and author of My Mother and I, discusses how the Duchess of Sussex isn't going to be welcomed back across the pond anytime soon following her royal exit.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
29 May 2025
Noun
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The film is set in the elite but real New York society of people searching for mates who truly have it all: the looks, the personality, the good taste, the height (that’s a major one), the better-than-mid-range six-figure income.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
9 June 2025
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The imperial family holds less sway over Japanese society than the average salaryman, who at least can vote in elections.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
8 June 2025
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The four pillars – shaping the NFB for next generations, fostering a culture of creativity, elevating awareness of the NFB and expanding audiences – are a call to action.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
9 June 2025
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Known for his documentaries exploring the worlds of fashion and culture such as Invisible Beauty and Halston, Tcheng goes behind-the-seams as designer Raf Simons prepares his first haute couture collection for the House of Dior.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
9 June 2025
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“Citizenry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/citizenry. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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