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
Her swan song was communal, ritualistic, and grounded in lived experience.
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Thomas Rom, ARTnews.com, 8 June 2026
Jean is the founder of Black Trans Liberation, an outreach organization that hosts weekly communal meals for New York City's transgender and gender-nonconforming community.
—Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
Religious pilgrimages to local shrines mix piety with communal festivities and music.
—Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2026
The space seats 85 diners inside and almost 40 outside and still includes a communal table.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
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Thomas Rom, ARTnews.com, 8 June 2026
Jean is the founder of Black Trans Liberation, an outreach organization that hosts weekly communal meals for New York City's transgender and gender-nonconforming community.
—Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
Religious pilgrimages to local shrines mix piety with communal festivities and music.
—Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2026
The space seats 85 diners inside and almost 40 outside and still includes a communal table.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for communal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for communal
Adjective
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Towns called it a collective joy when the Spurs failed to score on the final possession.—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
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The property is famous for thermal baths fed by a spring discovered by medieval hunters, and holds six collective Michelin stars across its restaurants.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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Your 7th House of Partnership softens as self-worth-minded Venus arrives, inviting kinder agreements and collaborative plans that honor independence and real care.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 June 2026
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How does working with the same Better Call Saul crew help foster that familiarity that’s a prerequisite for a creative and collaborative environment?—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
13 June 2026
Adjective
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After wrapping up their joint role as Carrie, the sisters decided to retire from acting to focus on finishing school.—
Kelly Martinez,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
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Superintendent Brian Blake and Principal Jonathan Mitchell issued a joint two-page statement Friday disputing the parents' version of events that led to the forfeit.—
Mike Toole,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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With the two combined deals, the base value is $35 million over four years.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
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Authorities are offering a combined reward of up to $15,000 for information leading to arrests.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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Spielberg took the podium to introduce Swift, highlighting their mutual love for storytelling.—
P. Claire Dodson,
Vogue,
12 June 2026
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Brunson is her favorite player — and the feeling is mutual.—
Marina Watts,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
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“Communal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/communal. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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