solidarity

noun

sol·i·dar·i·ty | \ ˌsä-lə-ˈder-ə-tē

, -ˈda-rə-\

Definition of solidarity

: unity (as of a group or class) that produces or is based on community of interests, objectives, and standards

Examples of solidarity in a Sentence

The vote was a show of solidarity.

Recent Examples on the Web

Through all of these challenges, though, the Big 3 remain strong in solidarity. — Sarah Chaves, Glamour, "This Is Us Gets So Many Things Right—But I Think It Takes the Easy Route With Grief," 2 Apr. 2019 Scroll through for some of the most supportive social media posts celebs and other high-profile women have put up to show their solidarity with Williams. — Christopher Rosa, Glamour, "Celebrities Rally Behind Serena Williams After Umpire Issues 'Sexist' Penalty at the U.S. Open," 9 Sep. 2018 Obama also retweeted his wife, former first lady Michelle Obama, who expressed her solidarity with all other living former first ladies to condemn the family separation. — Kathryn Watson, CBS News, "Obama responds to family separation policy," 20 June 2018 What does their relationship mean to you, particularly in today’s climate, where solidarity is often lacking? — Candice Frederick, Harper's BAZAAR, "Justina Machado Is One of the Most Dynamic Actresses on TV," 8 Feb. 2019 The women of the Democratic Party united this evening to send a message of solidarity through fashion, wearing suffragette white on the steps of the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center in anticipation of President Trump’s remarks. — Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, "Female Lawmakers Stand Up to the State of the Union in Suffragette White," 6 Feb. 2019 Users responded to the report angrily, noting that the Like button allowed them to support others and offer solidarity. — Shannon Liao, The Verge, "Twitter is thinking about killing the Like button — but don’t hold your breath," 29 Oct. 2018 Most were clad in white, a color organizers said would demonstrate the solidarity of activists across the country. — Zahria Rogers, The Courier-Journal, "Immigration rally splits as group calls out Fischer over 'sanctuary city' policy," 30 June 2018 Tension and despair were real, but a new solidarity emerged. — Erika P. Rodriguez, Smithsonian, "The Slow Recovery in Puerto Rico," 27 June 2018

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