as in solidarity
a friendly relationship marked by ready communication and mutual understanding
gradually established a feeling of communion with her fellow physicians
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Recent Examples of communion
The rooms Guest rooms at this all-suite hotel were intentionally designed to maximize communion with nature.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Mar. 2026
During her tenure with the archdiocese, her then-12-year-old son Jack was one of 100 area residents selected to receive communion from Pope John Paul II during the pope's September 1987 mass at the Pontiac Silverdome.
—Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 15 Mar. 2026
Tensions flared again last winter when Martin ordered the removal of altar rails and kneelers during communion.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 26 Feb. 2026
What is extraordinary is not the teacher (or student), per se, but the underlying experience of teaching and learning as a communion of unique intelligences.
—John Warner, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Mar. 2026
During her tenure with the archdiocese, her then-12-year-old son Jack was one of 100 area residents selected to receive communion from Pope John Paul II during the pope's September 1987 mass at the Pontiac Silverdome.
—Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 15 Mar. 2026
Tensions flared again last winter when Martin ordered the removal of altar rails and kneelers during communion.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 26 Feb. 2026
What is extraordinary is not the teacher (or student), per se, but the underlying experience of teaching and learning as a communion of unique intelligences.
—John Warner, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for communion
Noun
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The Houthis framed their campaign as an act of solidarity with the Palestinian cause.—
Tiago Ventura,
Time,
9 Apr. 2026
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The solidarity of the community after their deaths amplifies that power.—
Stephen Trimble,
Denver Post,
8 Apr. 2026
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Jen and Conrad's friendship continued on The Hills, which documented an on- and off-screen fallout involving Brody Jenner, Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt.—
Rachel McRady,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
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Between carting narcotics across the border to Mexico, Rue and Faye (Chloe Cherry) form a close friendship, though Rue hangs on to ties to her past.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Apr. 2026
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Right-wing political leaders in Hungary, however, have spent years nurturing relationships with American conservatives through a host of fellowships, conferences, and partnerships to engender that reality.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Apr. 2026
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Franco said that the fellowship’s impact has been twofold.—
Maximilíano Durón,
ARTnews.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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Previte understands how to package a selection of dishes to deliver the most consistent, nourishing experience, satisfying in both its unity and variety.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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The video showed unity between the two despite their campaign race last year, but some Republicans saw it as choosing sides.—
Amethyst Martinez,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2026
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An Indian business delegation visited China for the first time in more than five years, the latest sign of the Asian nations’ cautious rapprochement.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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Beijing did play a key part in brokering a rapprochement between Iran and longtime rival Saudi Arabia in 2023.—
Sophia Saifi,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Absolut Heat Haus, Soho House’s VIP pop-up The Hideout, and the Coca-Cola Pop Shop are just a few of the brand activations that aim to build a rapport with the festival audience.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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Rzenno has also developed a rapport with junior pitcher Jenna Sheehan.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Communion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/communion. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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