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 drumming is a means of collective communal communication.
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CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
The one-story home with a spacious floor plan was ideal for communal senior living.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
Sprawling communal tables adorned with floral arrangements allowed guests to mingle and connect as dinner service began with a stunning amuse-bouche of crispy nori with daikon tartare, maple vinaigrette, and hoja santa—an herb with a complex flavor reminiscent of licorice and anise.
—Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
CoreSite plans to plant trees and other greenery as well as build a communal green space on the campus.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 23 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for communal
CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
The one-story home with a spacious floor plan was ideal for communal senior living.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
Sprawling communal tables adorned with floral arrangements allowed guests to mingle and connect as dinner service began with a stunning amuse-bouche of crispy nori with daikon tartare, maple vinaigrette, and hoja santa—an herb with a complex flavor reminiscent of licorice and anise.
—Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
CoreSite plans to plant trees and other greenery as well as build a communal green space on the campus.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 23 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for communal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for communal
Adjective
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Some of the most accomplished producers and engineers in modern music — with 31 collective Grammy Awards and credits on more than 7,000 recordings — have come together to offer candid insights on the craft of engineering music’s most storied recordings with this new discussion series.—
Karu F. Daniels,
New York Daily News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Rather, Hawai’i’s collective wisdom was contained within chants, mythology, family lore, and ancient stories passed down orally from one generation to the next.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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There’s a palpable fear that her smashmouth attack style won’t work, and his collaborative politics might, in a red state where a Republican primary pileup has given Democrats a rare opening.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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The collaborative boot is accompanied by an apparel capsule including a Wharf Coat, Timber Shirt, Work Cut jeans, Pocket Longsleeve shirt, and two Weather Caps in suede and nylon.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
28 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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In a joint memo to members on Friday, the WGA East and West said that, at the current rate, the union’s health plan will run out of reserves during the term of the next minimum basic agreement (which, if the cycle remains three years, would be before 2029).—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
27 Feb. 2026
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The two, on their joint Instagram account, now boast 551,000 followers.—
James Manso,
Footwear News,
27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The way the cap is calculated isn’t straightforward, but by any measure, a combined Nexstar and Tegna would blitz through it, meaning that the cap would need to be waived, raised, or abolished for their merger to pass.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
26 Feb. 2026
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Over the course of six combined minutes defending Leonard on Sunday at Intuit Dome, Banchero held the Clippers forward to 3-for-8 shooting from the floor, including 0-for-2 from 3-point range, for just eight points with two free throws, according to league-tracking data.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Whether Washington rebuilds a coherent, credible Africa strategy — one grounded in trade certainty, institutional capacity, and mutual respect — will determine whether Jackson’s vision endures or becomes a relic of a different political age.—
Alexanderia Baker-Haidara,
semafor.com,
27 Feb. 2026
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In 1977, Shriver's life changed forever when she was introduced to Arnold Schwarzenegger by a mutual friend.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Communal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/communal. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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