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
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.
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Jessica Farthing, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026
Among the damage is a smashed statue of The Virgin Mary, other religious artifacts, like the tabernacle that stores communion, and destroyed furniture.
—Michele Gile, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
To join the crowds and gently spread black oil on a stranger’s cheek—these moments of communion are the ethos of Carnival.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 3 Feb. 2026
At each concert, Payare hopes to elevate the orchestra’s listeners while engaging in musical communion with them and the orchestra.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
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Jessica Farthing, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026
Among the damage is a smashed statue of The Virgin Mary, other religious artifacts, like the tabernacle that stores communion, and destroyed furniture.
—Michele Gile, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
To join the crowds and gently spread black oil on a stranger’s cheek—these moments of communion are the ethos of Carnival.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 3 Feb. 2026
At each concert, Payare hopes to elevate the orchestra’s listeners while engaging in musical communion with them and the orchestra.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for communion
Noun
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The opening ceremony will also come amid the boycott of some nations showing solidarity with Ukraine over the return to the Russian flag and anthem.—
Tales Azzoni,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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The opening ceremony will also come amid the boycott of some nations showing solidarity with Ukraine over the return to the Russian flag and anthem.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Watching friendships play out on screen has always been riveting, as evidenced by the success of the Leslie Bibb/Carrie Coon/Michelle Monaghan storyline on The White Lotus last season.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
9 Mar. 2026
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As friendships between lonely men so often do, Gary and Ennis start to game out what their plans would be if there ever were a zombie apocalypse.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
9 Mar. 2026
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The number of applicants [for the fellowship] continues to rise.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
5 Mar. 2026
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Her fellowship is supported by the University of Texas at Dallas.—
Miriam Fauzia,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Mar. 2026
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While both candidates held progressive policy positions on issues like healthcare, the difference between them centered on communication style, with Talarico’s softer rhetorical approach resonating with voters through appeals to unity and a vision of hope[1].—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Nineteen Buddhist monks walked across 10 states through challenging weather conditions in a journey to promote national healing, unity and compassion.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Mar. 2026
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Israel, in turn, has opposed Western rapprochement with Iran and carried out covert operations against its nuclear programme, including assassinations of scientists.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
8 Mar. 2026
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In the late 1970s, these groups launched a campaign of terrorist bombings and assassinations mainly targeting Cuban Americans who dared speak out in favor of rapprochement with their homeland.—
William M. LeoGrande,
The Conversation,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Chatbots, by contrast, are designed to maintain rapport and sustain engagement.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
7 Mar. 2026
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Cnossen developed a rapport with Arias and Chávez despite the language barrier.—
Nicole Acevedo,
NBC news,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Communion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/communion. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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