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 This is, at times, a wrenching novel, strewn with broken bodies, but its atrocities never overwhelm its faith in creaturely communion, and in grief and longing that clarify, rather than obscure, one’s desires and selfhood. — Rachel Vorona Cote, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026 Meanwhile, Catholic and Orthodox churchgoers consume red wine during communion. — Tim Brinkhof, Time, 23 July 2026 In those moments, Hahn turned off his variometer, which beeps to signal the rate of ascent or descent, leaving him in a silent communion with the birds around him, shaped like arrows with a wingspan of some 16 inches. — Ruth Sherlock, NPR, 19 July 2026 McKnight said that for years, the church has sought reconciliation and full communion with SSPX. — Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 9 July 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
  • The astonishing social movements of the decade—particularly the black freedom struggle and the antiwar movement—could have produced a more durable sense of solidarity and collective possibilities.
    — Maggie McGowan, The New York Review of Books, 5 Sep. 2026
  • For those feeling grim about Milwaukee’s local music scene post-The Garage’s closure and no-play list fallout, look no further for artist solidarity than the library.
    — Caden Perry, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of solidarity
Noun
  • After the Victoria’s Secret fashion show came under fire in 2018, reports emerged of a close friendship between the company’s owner, Les Wexner, and Jeffrey Epstein.
    — Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Governments on both sides of the Channel have hailed its loan as a symbol of a Franco-British friendship.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of friendship
Noun
  • Greta Reich covers the artificial intelligence industry for USA TODAY through a fellowship from the Tarbell Center for AI Journalism.
    — Greta Reich, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The program picked four international applicants out of nearly 1,000 for a six-month fellowship commencing this month in London along with a cash prize of £10,000 ($13,480) each.
    — Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of fellowship
Noun
  • Bum-seok, Sung-ae, and Sung-ki do find a shambolic Hawksian unity, after a fashion; Sung-ae, in particular, has only to step out of a car with a military-grade rifle to elicit spontaneous applause.
    — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The crossover nature of the track also served as a symbol for unity between the two cultures, Hajjar noted.
    — Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of unity
Noun
  • As the war drags deeper into its fifth year, a rapprochement of sorts is underway.
    — Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 6 Sep. 2026
  • After that perfect airport rapprochement, Edwards and I tailed them to Jagger’s chateau near Amboise in the Loire Valley.
    — Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of rapprochement
Noun
  • Loveland has a growing rapport with quarterback Caleb Williams, trust from play-caller Ben Johnson and an expanding role that takes advantage of all his gifts.
    — Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
  • The two also developed a strong rapport during camp on and off the practice field.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of rapport

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“Communion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/communion. Accessed 10 Sep. 2026.

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