as in solidarity
a friendly relationship marked by ready communication and mutual understanding
gradually established a feeling of communion with her fellow physicians
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Recent Examples of communion
In keeping with tradition, the Mass will include a homily and communion and end with a final commendation and farewell.
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Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2025
Hence, the need always to ensure that communion with the whole body of the Church is alive and effective.
—Caitlin McFall, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Biden, the second Catholic president in U.S. history, received pushback from conservative U.S. Catholic bishops for supporting access to reproductive rights, with some claiming he should be denied communion.
—Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 21 Apr. 2025
Above, he is pictured leading communion circa 1976.
—Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 21 Apr. 2025
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Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2025
Hence, the need always to ensure that communion with the whole body of the Church is alive and effective.
—Caitlin McFall, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Biden, the second Catholic president in U.S. history, received pushback from conservative U.S. Catholic bishops for supporting access to reproductive rights, with some claiming he should be denied communion.
—Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 21 Apr. 2025
Above, he is pictured leading communion circa 1976.
—Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 21 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for communion
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After the October 7 massacre, the Houthis in Yemen began attacking American naval vessels and conducting missile strikes on Israel in solidarity with Hamas.—
Daniel Byman,
The Atlantic,
24 May 2025
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Efforts like Van Jones’ Exodus coalition, which brings Black and Jewish leaders together to confront rising hate and promote mutual understanding, offer a blueprint for the kind of solidarity this moment demands.—
Jay Rosenzweig,
Time,
22 May 2025
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Researchers also found that having strong friendships or being part of a close group is associated with higher rates of breakups.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Here’s to the end of a wild ride—and the beginning of friendships and lessons that will last a lifetime.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
27 May 2025
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Bruce Springsteen became the first U.S. musician to enter the fellowship in 2024.—
Thomas Smith,
Billboard,
22 May 2025
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Beyond gaining insight into international co-production and financing landscapes, fellowship recipients will receive mentorship and networking opportunities on a global scale.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
15 May 2025
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The Bandung spirit of solidarity, friendship, and cooperation has played a pivotal role in the unity and cooperation of the Global South countries, Mr. Li said.—
Nikiek Karmini,
Christian Science Monitor,
26 May 2025
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In its place was a spirit of unity and kindness, a solidarity born out of unspeakable tragedy.—
Leonard Greene,
New York Daily News,
25 May 2025
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Parolin’s experience in international affairs includes a stint as the Vatican's ambassador to Venezuela starting in 2009 and serving as the main architect of the Vatican's rapprochement with China and Vietnam.—
Jorge L. Ortiz,
USA Today,
6 May 2025
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Some may dream of US-Russian rapprochement turning them into the next Armand Hammer, the legendary CEO of Occidental Petroleum who did business in the USSR from Lenin to Brezhnev, but most business leaders correctly view Russia’s business prospects as fool’s gold.—
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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The rapport between the women is undeniable, even if Sepideh’s attempt to force parallels between her own personal history in Iran and the unfolding situation in Palestine does not fully cohere.—
Sophie Monks Kaufman,
IndieWire,
17 May 2025
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In other news: The prosecutors and defense lawyers seemed to have a cordial rapport during pretrial hearings.—
Daniel Arkin,
NBC news,
15 May 2025
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“Communion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/communion. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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