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
Bill fixed up the roof to create a communal deck and garden with views over the river.
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Will Ellis, Curbed, 6 Jan. 2026
The 216-seat Ingersoll features classic dinner-theater seating with communal tables that foster connection among guests.
—Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 6 Jan. 2026
Seyfried plays the titular heroine, a real-world figure who lived in the 18th century and founded the Shakers, a religious movement that championed gender equality and communal living, and whose followers expressed faith through dance.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 6 Jan. 2026
Avoid letting your dog use communal water bowls or those belonging to other owners.
—Letters To The Editor, Hartford Courant, 5 Jan. 2026
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Will Ellis, Curbed, 6 Jan. 2026
The 216-seat Ingersoll features classic dinner-theater seating with communal tables that foster connection among guests.
—Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 6 Jan. 2026
Seyfried plays the titular heroine, a real-world figure who lived in the 18th century and founded the Shakers, a religious movement that championed gender equality and communal living, and whose followers expressed faith through dance.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 6 Jan. 2026
Avoid letting your dog use communal water bowls or those belonging to other owners.
—Letters To The Editor, Hartford Courant, 5 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for communal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for communal
Adjective
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May’s fixations include fragmented narratives, portraits of place, boundaries and borders, and collective memory.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Jan. 2026
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For decades, the landmark law that came out of the Civil Rights Movement has protected the collective voting power of racial minorities when political maps are redrawn.—
Hansi Lo Wang,
NPR,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The dispute was resolved after Singh agreed to provide additional context, explaining that the files were collaborative documents shared among participants through the messaging app Signal.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
10 Jan. 2026
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But it's always been very collaborative and just lovely.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
10 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Shortly after their newsletter announcement, the couple shared a joint Instagram post with the same video.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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Minneapolis leaders are pushing for state law enforcement to be part of a joint investigation with the FBI into Wednesday's shooting.—
Victor Jacobo,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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In 2024, Jeep managed to shock the industry by dislodging the Escalade from first place with combined Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer sales of more than 55,000 units, to Cadillac’s 42,000.—
Byron Hurd,
The Drive,
8 Jan. 2026
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After a 2-0 start, Arizona lost five straight games to the 49ers, Seahawks, Titans, Colts and Packers — playoff-caliber teams, outside of Tennessee — by a combined total of 13 points.—
Jacob Robinson,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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What seems to make Jennifer and Jim’s relationship work is its balance of normalcy and mutual respect.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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The two bonded over their mutual love for Atlanta and its vibrant culture before Trae and Quavo faced off in a friendly yet competitive game of HORSE on the basketball court.—
Mackenzie Cummings-Grady,
Billboard,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Communal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/communal. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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