communion

noun

kə-ˈmyü-nyən How to pronounce communion (audio)
Definition of communionnext
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 As a result, this training seemed like some kind of communion. — Deborah Treisman, New Yorker, 28 June 2026 Wine is used to celebrate some of our most memorable occasions, like the first toast to a bride and groom, communion in some churches, or a romantic dinner for two. — Jessica Farthing, Southern Living, 27 June 2026 Push further and the communion looks thinner still. — Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026 Big Thief brought a quiet, insistent warmth to Dance of Love, giving the album a unifying sense of communion that’s unusual in Zimmerman’s body of work. — Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Pitchfork, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for communion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for communion
  1. solidarity
  2. friendship
  3. fellowship
  4. unity
  5. rapprochement
  6. rapport
Noun
  • Dozens of people gathered at the courthouse in solidarity with the comedian on Friday, chanting anti‑government slogans, according to the opposition‑leaning newspaper Cumhuriyet.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 July 2026
  • To build solidarity for their cause of sovereignty, some patriots called on colonialists to swear off tea in favor of coffee.
    — James Doubek, NPR, 3 July 2026
Definition of solidarity
Noun
  • Just a few days later, Navratilova spoke by phone about the film, the friendship and their cancer battles.
    — Stuart Miller, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
  • Bridget Foley, former executive editor of WWD, worked closely with Queen, and developed a deep friendship.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 6 July 2026
Definition of friendship
Noun
  • The fellowship will fund and support local journalists to produce in-depth reports on how technological and economic shifts are unfolding in specific regions with a focus on education and training.
    — Shalin Jyotishi, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • Nine curatorial fellowships will be awarded funding of between $27,000 and $50,000, and twenty small-scale organizations will get between $20,000 and $30,000 each.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 8 July 2026
Definition of fellowship
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  • The cutbacks and mixed messaging have undermined unity at the alliance, just as Russia has been probing Europe’s defenses with drone flights near military bases across multiple countries, according to a study released Thursday.
    — Lorne Cook, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
  • The cutbacks and mixed messaging has undermined unity at the alliance, just as Russia has been probing Europe’s defenses with drone flights near military bases across multiple countries, according to a study released on Thursday.
    — Lorne Cook, Fortune, 5 July 2026
Definition of unity
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  • Soon after the ceremony, Kloss, who had a brief falling out then rapprochement with the Grammy winner, jetted to Paris Fashion Week, where a curious paparazzo from gossip page Deux Moi had to inquire.
    — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026
  • But, for now, and with this book, Vance seems to be keeping the door open to a rapprochement with Leo—say, a personal encounter at the Vatican that would provide a vivid photo op.
    — Paul Elie, New Yorker, 27 June 2026
Definition of rapprochement
Noun
  • Pulisic has good rapport with striker Folarin Balogun, who plays his club ball at France’s AS Manaco and had two goals against Paraguay.
    — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026
  • Esther Perel could have rapport with a dead plant or be a cult leader.
    — Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 26 June 2026
Definition of rapport

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