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
While many of these town centre facilities now lie empty and crumbling, church attendance, particularly among Gen Z, is up 50% since 2018, creating a demand for places of communal worship.
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Alison Coleman, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
While the communal spaces are doused in personality and bold patterns and colors, rooms are kept quiet for a relaxed vibe, with subtle nods to the circus, including artwork and coffee table books.
—Miami Herald, 16 July 2025
In an attempt to reverse the trend, an organization called Come Together—A Community for Wine has begun campaigns to focus on favorable messaging, framing vino as a communal beverage with historical and cultural associations.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 4 July 2025
Gone are the dark wood communal tables, replaced by higher-end seating arrangements, including upholstered banquettes worthy of a fine-dining establishment.
—Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 3 July 2025
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Alison Coleman, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
While the communal spaces are doused in personality and bold patterns and colors, rooms are kept quiet for a relaxed vibe, with subtle nods to the circus, including artwork and coffee table books.
—Miami Herald, 16 July 2025
In an attempt to reverse the trend, an organization called Come Together—A Community for Wine has begun campaigns to focus on favorable messaging, framing vino as a communal beverage with historical and cultural associations.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 4 July 2025
Gone are the dark wood communal tables, replaced by higher-end seating arrangements, including upholstered banquettes worthy of a fine-dining establishment.
—Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 3 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for communal
Adjective
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His work tells the stories of small communities living in conditions of marginalization and social exclusion, revealing their intimate points of view while expressing broader collective needs.—
PhotoVogue,
Vogue,
23 July 2025
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Rap collective Odd Future generates deafening buzz at side parties, storms off official showcase after three songs.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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The couple, who went public with their romance in 2022, shared the engagement news via a joint Instagram post on Sunday, July 13.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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Get creative by considering exchanging a portion of your fees for equity, forming a joint venture, offering monthly retainers with upfront deposits, or redesigning your offer to include more value at a higher price point.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Some observers argue that each side is responding to the other’s rhetoric, and the escalation represents a game of mutual deterrence.—
Dexter Filkins,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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Only mutual matches will get the chance to sneak away.—
Dina Kaur,
AZCentral.com,
14 July 2025
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“Communal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/communal. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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