as in harmony
peaceful coexistence
the comity that has always existed among the town's houses of worship
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of comity
At nearly every turn, he’s been able to get away with it, often with the reluctant acquiescence of Western leaders, from George W. Bush to Angela Merkel, who looked away from his misdeeds for the sake of diplomatic comity.
—
Bret Stephens, The Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2025
For India, as well as the countries making a similar bet, this is a risky gamble: the very policies that create comity in the short run are eroding the foundations that will stabilize it over the long run.
—Shivshankar Menon, Foreign Affairs, 11 Aug. 2020
The chair and ranking member of the committee traditionally adhere to comity when scheduling business meetings to advance nominees or legislation, in a show of bipartisan cooperation.
—Laura Kelly, The Hill, 18 Jan. 2025
The rare gathering of commanders in chief offers an unusual moment of comity for the nation in a factionalized, hyper-partisan era.
—Bill Barrow, The Denver Post, 9 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for comity
Bret Stephens, The Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2025
For India, as well as the countries making a similar bet, this is a risky gamble: the very policies that create comity in the short run are eroding the foundations that will stabilize it over the long run.
—Shivshankar Menon, Foreign Affairs, 11 Aug. 2020
The chair and ranking member of the committee traditionally adhere to comity when scheduling business meetings to advance nominees or legislation, in a show of bipartisan cooperation.
—Laura Kelly, The Hill, 18 Jan. 2025
The rare gathering of commanders in chief offers an unusual moment of comity for the nation in a factionalized, hyper-partisan era.
—Bill Barrow, The Denver Post, 9 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for comity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comity
Noun
-
On a brighter note, Venus entering Taurus brings harmony to your relationships, which is ideal for leveling up a situationship or finding stability with someone who actually follows through.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
20 May 2025
-
The path toward harmony lies in acceptance of self first and foremost.—
Goth Shakira,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2025
Noun
-
Kyiv’s goal remains to secure a cease-fire first, before moving on to negotiations for a broader peace deal.—
Constant Méheut,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
-
What to pack: Bose QuietComfort Noise-canceling Headphones Looking to invest in real peace and quiet?—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
30 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Comity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comity. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share