COMMUNIONS Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

communion

noun

kə-ˈmyü-nyən

Definition of communion

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 However, despite years of talks aimed at bringing the society back into full communion with the Church, the society’s official status has remained unresolved. — Chas Newkey-Burden, TheWeek, 2 July 2026 Yet at Google, the food is secondary to the connections that come from communion, according to Ruth Porat, the chief investment officer of Google and parent company Alphabet. — Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 1 July 2026 In Catholic teaching, the link, or communion, between bishops and the pope is a cornerstone of the church’s unity. — Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 30 June 2026 Murphy has presided over thousands of baptisms, communions, weddings and funerals. — Joe Holden, CBS News, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for communion

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But change is not possible without actually listening to one another with empathy, understanding and solidarity, even during disagreement.

— Vriti Shah, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 July 2026
Protests and solidarity actions have upended beloved summer rituals, including an orchestra concert and farmers market.

— Scott Bauer, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2026

Definition of solidarity

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Over time, visits evolved into lasting friendships with chefs, sommeliers and restaurateurs who would later play an unexpected role in his wine journey.

— Yuri Shima, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Detectives received an early tip that Velasquez’s husband may have been jealous of the women’s close friendship, but the couple did not respond to requests to speak with investigators at the time, and the motive remains unclear, police said.

— Star-Telegram staff. Produced with AI assistance, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 July 2026

Definition of friendship

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The grant will be accompanied by a three-month fellowship for the artist to explore using Absurd’s AI storytelling tools.

— Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 21 July 2026
Kashyap is an acclaimed author and translator of several novels and poetry collections and has received awards and fellowships from Harvard, NEA, and more.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 21 July 2026

Definition of fellowship

Noun

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

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Care requires a dynamic infrastructure that includes building trust and rapport with communities, providing accessible health care, translating science and medical literacy, challenging HIV stigma and discrimination.

— Jallicia Jolly, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
The answer lies in changing social relations and practices which encourage use of address terms highlighting rapport, familiarity, and informality.

— Valerie Fridland, Time, 22 July 2026

Definition of rapport

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