as in harmony
peaceful coexistence
the comity that has always existed among the town's houses of worship
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Recent Examples of comity
But one suggestion, comity, said much about the state of the Illinois GOP.
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Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025
The comity on school spending, however, shuns a debate that California’s politicians should be having — what to do about the system’s chronically subpar academic achievement.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 20 June 2025
No private person’s natural rights could trump those of the community: preserving peace, order, and comity.
—Fara Dabhoiwala, Harpers Magazine, 4 June 2025
In essence, the United States promised protection in exchange for military access and political-economic comity in Asia but without demanding fully reciprocal protection for itself.
—Ely Ratner, Foreign Affairs, 27 May 2025
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Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025
The comity on school spending, however, shuns a debate that California’s politicians should be having — what to do about the system’s chronically subpar academic achievement.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 20 June 2025
No private person’s natural rights could trump those of the community: preserving peace, order, and comity.
—Fara Dabhoiwala, Harpers Magazine, 4 June 2025
In essence, the United States promised protection in exchange for military access and political-economic comity in Asia but without demanding fully reciprocal protection for itself.
—Ely Ratner, Foreign Affairs, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comity
Noun
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The horror comes from the violation of a group meant to exist in harmony — featuring a cast of real dancers as the luridly fluid characters — being thrown violently out of sync, like a body spasming.—
Dennis Perkins,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Oct. 2025
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Tender lemony layers live in perfect harmony with strawberry-lemonade jam filling and strawberry frosting.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
31 Oct. 2025
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As New Yorkers showed today, Americans – especially young people and communities of color – are demanding leaders with vision who stand with the oppressed, not the powerful; who build peace and prosperity instead of profit from war and division.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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There will be a full moon in your sign, bringing personal revelations that could clash with your desire to keep the peace.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Comity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comity. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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