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
The physics of the air joined us in a communion as the choir shared songs about gratitude: for the Earth, for liberation from slavery, for love.
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
Without playing psychologist, your songs may welcome audiences and use their voices expansively, but your lyrics focus on loneliness and seeking communion.
—A.d. Amorosi, Variety, 31 Jan. 2025
The country even has a capybara hotel for closer communion with the animals.
—Gary Shteyngart, The New Yorker, 27 Jan. 2025
For those seeking a communion with nature that has more than a dash of indulgence, Clayoquot offers an unforgettable escape into the wild heart of British Columbia.
—Ryan Krogh, Outside Online, 24 Jan. 2025
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
Without playing psychologist, your songs may welcome audiences and use their voices expansively, but your lyrics focus on loneliness and seeking communion.
—A.d. Amorosi, Variety, 31 Jan. 2025
The country even has a capybara hotel for closer communion with the animals.
—Gary Shteyngart, The New Yorker, 27 Jan. 2025
For those seeking a communion with nature that has more than a dash of indulgence, Clayoquot offers an unforgettable escape into the wild heart of British Columbia.
—Ryan Krogh, Outside Online, 24 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for communion
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Members of the Los Angeles police and fire departments took part in the 22nd annual St. Baldrick’s fundraiser, with members having their heads shaved in solidarity with child cancer patients.—
Myung J. Chun,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2025
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Khalil's lawyers spoke outside following the Friday morning hearing, encouraging protesters to continue to stand in solidarity with the anti-Israel ringleader.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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There’s just something about this charming friendship that’s wildly heartwarming and authentic.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
28 Mar. 2025
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The nation's capital boasts approximately 3,800 cherry trees near the National Mall, a century-old gift of friendship from the people of Japan.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
27 Mar. 2025
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Bring a hot dish to the Conjuring Tree for food and fellowship at 6pm Friday.—
Erin Alberty,
Axios,
19 Mar. 2025
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Getty Images In addition to the college aid offer, there are more than 1.7 million private scholarships and fellowships available, often funded by foundations, corporations and other independent organizations, Kantrowitz said.—
Jessica Dickler,
CNBC,
17 Mar. 2025
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Acheampong, 30, a Savannah College of Art and Design graduate student whose parents are from Ghana, wanted to create an image that represented unity among those of African heritage in his community.—
Tracy Scott Forson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
27 Mar. 2025
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But their Democratic family unity has shown serious signs of fracture in the past year, notably due to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s promotion of anti-vaccine messages and his decision to endorse Donald Trump as president and to join his administration.—
Martha Ross,
The Mercury News,
23 Mar. 2025
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Moscow’s relationships with both Beijing and Tehran were often rocky during the Cold War, but the Soviet Union’s 1991 collapse opened the door to rapprochements.—
Christopher S. Chivvis,
Foreign Affairs,
18 Mar. 2025
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But amid fierce anti-Americanism, Chrétien also kept alive the prospect of an eventual, and necessary rapprochement.—
Stephen Collinson,
CNN,
15 Mar. 2025
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However, Irene could use the company and her rapport with the spunky Mia warms up a film that’s cool by design.—
Stephen Saito,
Variety,
19 Mar. 2025
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Even small shifts can build rapport and defuse hostility.—
Diana Lowe,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Communion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/communion. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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