as in sympathy
a feeling of unity between people who have the same interests, goals, etc.
national solidarity The candlelight vigil was a show of solidarity with all the victims of the tragedy.
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Recent Examples of solidarity
Duda also called on other NATO members to boost their defense budgets in solidarity.
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Sophie Kiderlin,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 22 Jan. 2025
As part of the effort, organizers have invited the broader Naperville community — residents, organizations and businesses included — to attend in solidarity.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 18 Jan. 2025
Despite the fear, the hostages worked together to find moments of solidarity and opportunities to act.
—Efrat Lachter, Fox News, 15 Jan. 2025
The power station is not far from where thousands of Yemenis had gathered in a weekly rally in solidarity with Palestinians, and Ras Isa is Yemen’s main oil export terminal.
—Aaron Boxerman, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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Sophie Kiderlin,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 22 Jan. 2025
As part of the effort, organizers have invited the broader Naperville community — residents, organizations and businesses included — to attend in solidarity.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 18 Jan. 2025
Despite the fear, the hostages worked together to find moments of solidarity and opportunities to act.
—Efrat Lachter, Fox News, 15 Jan. 2025
The power station is not far from where thousands of Yemenis had gathered in a weekly rally in solidarity with Palestinians, and Ras Isa is Yemen’s main oil export terminal.
—Aaron Boxerman, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for solidarity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for solidarity
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Liu doesn’t invite a shred of sympathy for this pitiless mom.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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The Eagles showed no sympathy, scoring a quick TD on a 44-yard touchdown run from Hurts.—
Kevin Dotson,
CNN,
19 Jan. 2025
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What accounts for that kind of compassion in a star athlete whose sport is not known for its, um, empathy?—
Greg Carannante,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Jan. 2025
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Read More: The Science of Crying While research suggests crying alone isn’t overly helpful, crying around others often leads to comfort, support, empathy, and stronger social bonds.—
Angela Haupt,
TIME,
17 Jan. 2025
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Further, with over 90 percent of the Canadian population living within 150 miles of the U.S. border, there is a very real and modern Canadian connection to the U.S. media, entertainment, politics, trade, family kinship, culture, and defense needs.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
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And while some of them have indeed come to the Florida table to express ideological kinship – like Argentina’s President Javier Milei – others have made the trek to gauge warily the implications of the imminent return of a confrontational America-first foreign policy.—
Howard LaFranchi,
The Christian Science Monitor,
14 Jan. 2025
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Lawnmower parents may insert themselves into their child’s friendships and relationships with others and intrude on social issues without allowing the child to resolve problems independently.—
Jazmin Towe,
Parents,
27 Jan. 2025
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More information here would have been helpful, especially because the crucial role the friendship assumes in the film’s third act doesn’t feel completely earned.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
26 Jan. 2025
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“Solidarity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solidarity. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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