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 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 Their children were baptized there, received their first communion and confirmation there, and married there. — Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 6 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
  • But because Sara is indeed only 17, wisdom is tempered by a quivering vulnerability as the reality of her pregnancy presses upon her, body and soul, forcing her to open up to Lina and discover the possibility of solidarity.
    — Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The concept is also being developed as a solidarity cooperative, a structure in which the community and employees would have ownership in the business.
    — April Quevedo, jsonline.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of solidarity
Noun
  • While a release date hasn’t been announced yet, Fey teased that there would be more cozy vibes in the series about love and friendship.
    — Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Caylen’s friendship with Lawley has also been featured heavily in his online career.
    — Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of friendship
Noun
  • His awards include fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts, the Guggenheim Foundation, and the Cullman Center.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Building on its longstanding history of identifying emerging voices at Sundance Institute, Focus joined the partnership in 2025, with select projects from last year’s fellowship class currently in production or pre-production at the studio.
    — Brent Lang, IndieWire, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of fellowship
Noun
  • The ruling military council, known as the National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland, called for unity.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Organizers are pitching it as an opportunity to build party unity, hone their message and reach voters who may not have tuned in.
    — Zac Anderson, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of unity
Noun
  • The surprising rapprochement comes more than a year after a tumultuous back-and-forth between Starkey and the band led by Daltrey, 80 and guitarist/songwriter Pete Townshend, 81.
    — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Previous economic reforms, during a rapprochement with the administration of President Barack Obama, were later rolled back by Cuban leaders.
    — Rick Jervis, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of rapprochement
Noun
  • The two developed a good rapport on set, even coming up with a secret signal for each other.
    — Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Teams often incorporate group exercise activities to both build rapport among players and reduce the risk of injuries.
    — Erica D. Henn, The Conversation, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of rapport

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“Communion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/communion. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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