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
Hunnam’s communion with Gein is far greater than the sum of its parts — an actor-subject duet that generates tension, fear and melancholy too.
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Daniel D'addario, Variety, 30 Sep. 2025
My 8-year-old big sister, Lisa, clothed in her first communion dress and veil, her treasured rosary draped in her hands, lay motionless and cold amid the white silken lining, her head upon a white satin pillow.
—Patti Newton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Sep. 2025
So too does gospel, where the communion arrives not on Saturday night at the club but at a service the next morning.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2025
For a more intimate communion with the designer, visitors can book the Coco Chanel Suite at the Ritz Paris, where tall, elegant windows overlook the Place Vendôme.
—Leslie Camhi, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2025
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Daniel D'addario, Variety, 30 Sep. 2025
My 8-year-old big sister, Lisa, clothed in her first communion dress and veil, her treasured rosary draped in her hands, lay motionless and cold amid the white silken lining, her head upon a white satin pillow.
—Patti Newton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Sep. 2025
So too does gospel, where the communion arrives not on Saturday night at the club but at a service the next morning.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2025
For a more intimate communion with the designer, visitors can book the Coco Chanel Suite at the Ritz Paris, where tall, elegant windows overlook the Place Vendôme.
—Leslie Camhi, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for communion
Noun
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The video showed dozens of videos and pictures sent to her, all featuring people eating McDonald's fries as a show of solidarity.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Kimmel’s peers, including Stephen Colbert, whose own CBS show was cancelled in similar fashion just a couple months ago, responded to the news with biting humor and clear solidarity.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Their unlikely friendship ended in February 1987, when Warhol died suddenly after a complicated gall bladder operation.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Oct. 2025
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About four decades ago, the late Debby Ruskin began tending gardens across Silicon Valley, not as a career move, but as an act of friendship.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This fellowship is supported by the Bainum Family Foundation.—
Beki San Martin,
Freep.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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What To Know Orange received both his MD and PhD at Brown University and completed an Allergy/Immunology/Rheumatology fellowship at Boston Children's Hospital following his CHOP residency.—
Aman Kidwai,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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Cast your vote and show the power of unity in our beautiful city at the polls.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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That can impact on squad unity, with individuals frustrated by their lack of chances.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Netanyahu was eager for a rapprochement.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
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But despite Ma’s Beijing-friendly positions and this historic rapprochement, China significantly expanded its arsenal of ballistic missiles and its fleet of fighter jets stationed within range of Taiwan during his tenure.—
MARVIN PARK,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Mooney had a great rapport with veteran QB last season.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Oct. 2025
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Between the Michelangelo Effect, Cascading Mentorship and Youth as Subject Matter Experts, Jackson established new rapport between adult and child–removing the adult from the equation entirely.—
Essence,
Essence,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Communion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/communion. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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