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
The communal areas felt like a hotel too, with neutral color schemes and sleek furnishings.
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Katie Riley, Southern Living, 6 Apr. 2026
Warson had to do a lot of early scouting to not only equip the existing retreat space with camera options but to build the communal architecture needed for group scenes.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 3 Apr. 2026
The hotel is also home to the unmissable Chef's Table By Katsuhito Inoue, a zero-waste, communal kaiseki dining experience crafted around Kyoto’s 72 microseasons.
—Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2026
Festivalgoers will be invited to celebrate the return of the series with a communal viewing under the stars.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2026
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Katie Riley, Southern Living, 6 Apr. 2026
Warson had to do a lot of early scouting to not only equip the existing retreat space with camera options but to build the communal architecture needed for group scenes.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 3 Apr. 2026
The hotel is also home to the unmissable Chef's Table By Katsuhito Inoue, a zero-waste, communal kaiseki dining experience crafted around Kyoto’s 72 microseasons.
—Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2026
Festivalgoers will be invited to celebrate the return of the series with a communal viewing under the stars.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for communal
Adjective
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Headlined by Kon Knueppel, who’s a candidate to be the Hornets’ first rookie of the year since Ball picked up the honor in 2020-21, the additions of Sion James, Ryan Kalkbrenner and Liam McNeeley easily represent the team’s best collective class in a very long time.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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Humanity's return to our closest neighbor has clearly captured our collective imaginations, from civilians and gamers to NASA scientists themselves.—
Alan Bradley,
Space.com,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Future work may also involve collaborative navigation between multiple drones to enhance accuracy and resilience.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Apr. 2026
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The San Diego Children’s Choir’s Intermediate Choir will join with the Los Angeles Children’s Chorus for a special collaborative concert celebrating the artistry and talent of young singers.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Some 18 months ago, Suzano halted funding for the Woodspin joint venture and pulled back from plans to scale up the collaboration.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2026
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In San Jose, AFSCME Local 101 and IFPTE Local 21 are pushing for AI safeguards through contract negotiations, including a joint oversight committee to review new systems before they’re deployed.—
Maria Noel Fernandez,
Mercury News,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Illinois is one of the few states with a sales tax on motor fuel, and its combined tax burden often exceeds 85 cents per gallon in certain counties.—
Willie Wilson,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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In combined bites, the salty ingredients season the fresh ones, and the textures are varied enough to gently nudge the brain awake.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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Taking on a partner in an open marriage, especially if a child and mutual source of income are involved, will likely present a certain requirement of effort for your heart and mind.—
Goth Shakira
Contributing,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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The crux of the commitment its 32 member countries make is a mutual defense agreement in which an attack on one is considered an attack on them all.—
Michelle L. Price,
Fortune,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Communal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/communal. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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