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
Neither a standard biopic nor a concert documentary, the film is an 89-minute communal celebration featuring exclusive music videos and candid behind-the-scenes content documenting the making of Swift’s 12th album.
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
The concept of Spooky Lakes taps into our communal fear of the unknown and the uncertainty of what lies beneath the surface.
—Abigail Wise, Outside, 3 Oct. 2025
Downstairs, a library, a dining room, and a billiard room (which also serves as a sprawling lounge, eating area, and performance space for the local DJ who comes on Saturdays) offer several options for communal living.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2025
The historic solo card game, which Papaya rendered a communal and competitive experience through online and live tournaments, will finally have its world champion as 400 finalists gather in Miami to compete for the crown.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
The concept of Spooky Lakes taps into our communal fear of the unknown and the uncertainty of what lies beneath the surface.
—Abigail Wise, Outside, 3 Oct. 2025
Downstairs, a library, a dining room, and a billiard room (which also serves as a sprawling lounge, eating area, and performance space for the local DJ who comes on Saturdays) offer several options for communal living.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2025
The historic solo card game, which Papaya rendered a communal and competitive experience through online and live tournaments, will finally have its world champion as 400 finalists gather in Miami to compete for the crown.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for communal
Adjective
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One bad manager or leader can, in but a few months, undermine a team with decades of collective service to the organization.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
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The concept of community immunity depends on collective participation.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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According to the rules laid down by Nobel in his 1895 will, the prizes can only honor up to three people per award — a growing challenge given the collaborative nature of much scientific research.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
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In this conversation, Purvis and Wade pull back the curtain on their collaborative process.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Sesame oil is high in antioxidants that may help decrease the risk of cancer and heart disease, along with reducing joint pain related to arthritis.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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In November, researchers will head to the remote island of Nikumaroro, which is halfway between Australia and Hawaii, according to a joint press release from the two agencies.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
4 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The combined vaccine has been extensively studied and consistently shown to provoke an immune response comparable to what’s seen when the individual vaccines are given separately, and without raising the risk of serious side effects.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
8 Oct. 2025
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There are two games on Wednesday — Liberty-UTEP and Missouri State-Middle Tennessee, with a combined CUSA record of 0-4.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Through mutual support agreements with partner agencies, the antenna can also assist NASA, Japan’s JAXA, India’s ISRO, and even commercial space missions, enhancing scientific output and operational efficiency across the board.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Oct. 2025
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But the alchemy that makes Romancelandia work (and makes its authors a real living) may prove to be unrepeatable outside this particular community, whose members gather for reasons far beyond mutual commercial support.—
Rebecca Ackermann,
The Atlantic,
5 Oct. 2025
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“Communal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/communal. Accessed 11 Oct. 2025.
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