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
This leads to communal warmth under the covers, though not in any romantic way, the sanctuary of companionship is what these two share.
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Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 13 May 2026
In all of these cases there is no better way to appreciate the artistry of the films in all its precision and detail — and in a communal experience on the huge Geffen screen.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 12 May 2026
The importance of the self in American culture seems to have become even more pronounced since about the mid-20th century, when the communal—and sometimes conformist—spirit of the 1950s gave way to movements for individual rights and a cultural focus on self-reflection and self-help.
—Julie Beck, The Atlantic, 12 May 2026
Attacks in Lower Artibonite On Saturday, an early morning attack in Kafou Robert, a locality in the fourth communal section of Saint-Marc, left at least eight people dead and three others wounded.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 11 May 2026
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Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 13 May 2026
In all of these cases there is no better way to appreciate the artistry of the films in all its precision and detail — and in a communal experience on the huge Geffen screen.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 12 May 2026
The importance of the self in American culture seems to have become even more pronounced since about the mid-20th century, when the communal—and sometimes conformist—spirit of the 1950s gave way to movements for individual rights and a cultural focus on self-reflection and self-help.
—Julie Beck, The Atlantic, 12 May 2026
Attacks in Lower Artibonite On Saturday, an early morning attack in Kafou Robert, a locality in the fourth communal section of Saint-Marc, left at least eight people dead and three others wounded.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 11 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for communal
Adjective
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The collective ire of the group spilled over.—
Amber Gaudet,
Charlotte Observer,
14 May 2026
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Astrid Suarez, director of collective impact at Niles Township’s Early Childhood Alliance, a nonprofit that provides early literacy opportunities to families, said Chamber events like this are what inspires organizations like hers to keep going.—
Claire Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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Thinking of these up-and-coming leaders in science and technology—and others who might read your book—what is your best advice for creating a collaborative and successful team?—
K. R. Callaway,
Scientific American,
9 May 2026
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In 1984, the dealer even proposed for Warhol and Jean-Michel Basquiat to work together on a famous series of collaborative paintings, having already linked up the artists two years prior.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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In 1914, President Woodrow Wilson, acting on a joint congressional resolution, signed a proclamation designating the second Sunday in May as Mother’s Day.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Shera had previously been diagnosed with osteoarthritis, a degenerative disease affecting joint cartilage and the underlying bone that causes pain and stiffness, the zoo said.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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The combined company will operate a fleet of 195 aircraft to serve 175 cities and over 650 routes.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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The combined potential audience of the two stations was about two million.—
byNick Tabor,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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There’s a lot of mutual mistrust.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
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During their lifetimes, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Antonio Salieri were reportedly regular collaborators with a healthy mutual respect for each other’s immeasurable musical talents.—
Jon O'Brien,
IndieWire,
8 May 2026
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“Communal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/communal. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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