COMMUNAL Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

communal

adjective

kə-ˈmyü-nᵊl

Definition of communal

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 And what sibling is going to check a text message from a secret boyfriend on the communal kitchen screen with their brother sitting at arm’s length? — Allison Johnson, The Verge, 13 Oct. 2026 The Toast survey also found that solo diners generally preferred small individual tables over bar seating or communal arrangements. — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2026 Opt for velvet panels for a warm, lavish look, and start with communal living spaces, like your living room and dining room. — Megan McCarty, The Spruce, 12 Oct. 2026 As the cost of buying homes, rent, groceries, and even gas continues to rise, communal living is likely to become more popular across all demographics, socioeconomic statuses, and ages. — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for communal

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The installation will include about 100 postcards by the Postbox Ghana collective depicting tropical modernist architectural buildings in cities such as Accra, Kumasi and Takoradi.

— Gameli Hamelo, ARTnews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
At Explo ‘72 in Dallas, thousands pointed their fingers toward the sky in a moment of collective belief.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of collective

Adjective

Next up, Lowenstein told Fortune exclusively, are collaborative features that will let members plan alongside their spouses, siblings, executive assistants, children, and closest friends.

— Sydney Lake, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026
Afterward, Fauci met with a Chinese delegation, comprised of various CCP members, to debrief them on the NIH’s collaborative work with China.

— Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of collaborative

Adjective

Sotomayor, a liberal, and Gorsuch, a conservative, released a joint statement with the high court’s decision not to hear Herrera-Salazar’s appeal after the federal government indicted him twice for allegedly illegally entering the country.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 13 Oct. 2026
As part of Banijay and All3Media’s merger, which closed in July, the new joint entity inherited All3Media’s stand, which has been renamed Banijay Terrace and is being used for overspill.

— K.J. Yossman, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of joint

Adjective

To put it simply, how will a company that makes no money pay back $52 billion in combined debt and lease commitments?

— Jim Edwards, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026
Istanbul, Turkey’s largest city with 16 million residents, was hit by more rain in the 48 hours leading up to Thursday morning than the combined historical average for September and October, the state-run Anadolu Agency reported.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of combined

Adjective

For my body has betrayed that my personal Room 101 must be the mid-exposure realization of having miscalculated a mutual understanding.

— Eugenie Brinkema, ARTnews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
Despite their stunning ensembles, their most important accessory was their obvious connection, shown through affectionate hugs, smiles, knowing glances, and mutual support.

— Alessia Amorosini, Vanity Fair, 16 Oct. 2026

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