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subsocieties

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variants or sub-societies

plural of subsociety

as in subcultures

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In Cannes, MarediModa will present David Shah’s Spring/Summer 2028 trend-forecasting program for beachwear, bodywear and athleisure, each with five distinct fashion attitudes inspired by music and cultural subcultures.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
Back then, subcultures had time to grow deep community roots away from an instantaneous online audience.

— Sheena McKenzie, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of subcultures

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However, like many other coastal societies shaped by the migration and economics of Atlantic cod, Lofoten has been no stranger to ecosystem pressures over the decades, from shifting migration patterns to offshore fishing fleets.

— Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Oct. 2026
These societies still fear China and North Korea and still depend on the United States.

— Fareed Zakaria, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of societies

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Brushing off tombstones is a regular ritual in some cultures, including in Mexico where entire families clean and decorate graves, which are covered with orange marigolds for Day of the Dead.

— Kimberlee Kruesi, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
Across cultures, textiles have played a role in navigating the passage between life and death.

— Livia Caligor, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of cultures

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And indeed, that’s what frontier civilizations have always done.

— Lee Billings, Scientific American, 15 Oct. 2026
The Middle East has seen several significant archaeological discoveries in 2026, revealing new insights into ancient civilizations and the region’s rich history.

— Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of civilizations

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Britain will also see migration, Vince said, as people adapt their lifestyles and infrastructure.

— Robbie Griffiths, NPR, 21 Oct. 2026
Outside the South, interestingly, recent research has found a greater embrace of Southern accent features, emerging in particular among those in rural areas where traditional lifestyles and, often, more conservative views are embraced.

— Valerie M. Fridland, The Conversation, 20 Oct. 2026

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