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communal

adjective

kə-ˈmyü-nᵊl How to pronounce communal (audio)
Definition of communalnext
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 But these communal destinations are slowly vanishing from American life. — Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2026 Ireland’s slim but searching play presents an issue of deep discomfort and homes in on the subject of that larger communal response. — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2026 Especially on afternoons like Sunday, when the Minnesota Vikings turn a clunker of a performance into an unforgettable 39-22 comeback against the Green Bay Packers, the momentum shifts feel communal. — Alec Lewis, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026 The production tracks the world’s richest woman returning to her bankrupt hometown with a billion-dollar rescue offer — on the condition that citizens execute her former lover — testing communal morality, complicity and corruption. — Jenelle Riley, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for communal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for communal
  1. collective
  2. collaborative
  3. joint
  4. combined
  5. mutual
Adjective
  • Russian hybrid attacks are different from a traditional armed attack, but the alliance could theoretically trigger the collective defense clause in those cases.
    — David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2026
  • The set-closer peaked with Campbell and Tench trading solos in an extended jam, only further whetting the crowd’s collective appetite for more and closing the case for a tour.
    — Adam Gold, Rolling Stone, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of collective
Adjective
  • Their commitment demonstrates that a more inclusive and collaborative creative culture is not only possible.
    — Rica Cerbarano, Vogue, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Circus veterans and musical-theater pros merge skills onstage, with performers learning trapeze, aerial work and puppetry under collaborative leaders who emphasize one unified troupe — and absolute trust during death-defying feats.
    — Jenelle Riley, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of collaborative
Adjective
  • Trump was warned ahead of the war by his joint chiefs of staff that Iran could attempt to close the Strait of Hormuz in response.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026
  • The newlyweds skipped a joint red carpet appearance but enjoyed time together inside the event as they were photographed taking in the action.
    — Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of joint
Adjective
  • The combined company operates under the Tulip brand and supports about 100 enterprise-level retail clients and more than 100,000 sales associates across more than 70 countries.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Following the Hormuz crisis, the combined share of Russian oil imports by India and China has increased to one-third from one-fifth, according to Kpler.
    — Anniek Bao,Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of combined
Adjective
  • By aligning the right people with the right roles and encouraging an environment of mutual understanding, behavioral assessments play a pivotal role in creating high-performing teams that excel in collaboration and achieve business success.
    — Karla Vallecillo, Hartford Courant, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Someone in the audience who knew the legendary creator told him about this, and weeks later the duo met him in person and discovered that the admiration was mutual.
    — Natalia Cano, Billboard, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of mutual

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“Communal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/communal. Accessed 22 Sep. 2026.

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