as in collective
used or done by a number of people as a group
the swimming pool is part of the communal property of the condo complex
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Recent Examples of communal
The Sun Deck becomes a communal terrace for morning yoga or evening aperitifs.
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Condé Nast Traveler,
25 June 2026
The layout spans three levels, so a group of six can spread out without losing that communal, campy energy.
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Madeline Weinfield,
Architectural Digest,
24 June 2026
In 2004, the first and only major communal ruling came about, to allow cars.
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Eythana Miller,
The Dial,
23 June 2026
That feeling of anticipation, that shared communal experience, is what makes these shows so potent in our collective memory.
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Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
22 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for communal
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 June 2026
The layout spans three levels, so a group of six can spread out without losing that communal, campy energy.
—
Madeline Weinfield,
Architectural Digest,
24 June 2026
In 2004, the first and only major communal ruling came about, to allow cars.
—
Eythana Miller,
The Dial,
23 June 2026
That feeling of anticipation, that shared communal experience, is what makes these shows so potent in our collective memory.
—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
22 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for communal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for communal
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The official OnsOranje social media accounts posted quite a few photos of the streets filled with Dutch fans and Netherlands flags as supports do their collective march to the stadium.
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In lieu of Pearl Jam, Wilco and other ‘90s rock standards, a pounding electronic score by Christian Lundberg of Hans Zimmer’s Bleeding Fingers collective provides the music.
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While collaborative robots have been designed to work closer to humans, many traditional robotic systems still require physical barriers to meet safety requirements.
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His sets were joyous and collaborative.
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The 44-year-old singer's children, Sean Preston, 20, and Jayden James, 19, made a rare joint public appearance at Paris Men's Fashion Week after TMZ reported that the two would achieve a runway milestone together during the days-long sartorial event overseas.
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If a joint bill or obligation appears unexpectedly, review the details together, then document who will do what by when.
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Ulseth said the city likely will have to adjust its combined sewer operations as drought and extreme rain — both exacerbated by climate change — are expected to continue.
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The combined market value of just five companies—Nvidia, Alphabet, Apple, Microsoft, and Amazon—exceeds $20 trillion, more than the combined GDP of Europe’s five largest economies.
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The format borrows from book clubs, with regular meetups, mutual accountability, and snacks on the table.
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The two champs bonded in part over mutual cancer diagnoses.
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“Communal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/communal. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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