COMITY Synonyms: 62 Similar and Opposite Words

comity

noun

ˈkä-mə-tē

Definition of comity next

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 His explicit insinuation that Netflix represents left-wing comity with WBD, while Paramount is the better, more conservative alternative rates comment. —

John Tamny, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026 What followed was a surprising display of comity. —

Zac Anderson, USA Today, 31 Dec. 2025 Wednesday was a day for comity. —

David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 10 Dec. 2025 Trump is also challenging Johnson’s pleas for comity. —

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Rather, Leo seems inspired by the calm, persistent zeal to preach the Gospel and — thanks to his Augustinian spirituality — emphasize community and harmony.

— Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
Wrapped around a rubbery bassline that Peter ran through a guitar amp and played straight into a laptop, the song is confident and brassy, sauntering around as Kellie Eden’s trumpet cascades from above and the band’s co-vocalists provide pop harmonies.

— Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 8 May 2026