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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 His niece Amy Ricci recalled telling her uncle that her daughter had eaten an entire box of communion wafers. — Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026 Yet his communion with God was never dependent on a particular place or circumstance. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 21 Aug. 2026 The act of reading is communion between the reader and the writer via story. — Sarah Batcha, Daily News, 20 Aug. 2026 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 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
  • Reuters reported that Macklemore’s removal from Ed Sheeran’s tour prompted the other opening acts and Sheeran’s band to withdraw in solidarity.
    — Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
  • The other supporting acts on Sheeran’s tour quit in solidarity with Macklemore.
    — Brie Stimson , Kelley Kramer, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of solidarity
Noun
  • Like for me, what drew me especially to the project was the female friendships and the support.
    — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Though they’ve been long separated, Jane and Mike have a solid friendship; one that can only be formed after knowing and loving someone intimately for half your life.
    — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of friendship
Noun
  • In 1978, Leckey moved to New York for a one-year fellowship provided by the Society of American Business Editors and Writers.
    — Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
  • According to Victory World Outreach, Alvarez previously served as a pastor within its fellowship.
    — S.E. Jenkins, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of fellowship
Noun
  • He is expected to speak on several spiritual and societal themes, including the need to protect immigrants, the sick and unborn, and defend human dignity in the era of AI, and address themes of peace, culture, and unity.
    — Tyler Speicher , Courtney Walsh, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2026
  • The spelling and pronunciation change follows decades of colonial rule and reflects a broader global history of nations renaming themselves to reject foreign labels or strengthen national unity.
    — Ted Anthony, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of unity
Noun
  • The détente should not be mistaken for a rapprochement, according to Wendy Cutler, vice president of the Asia Society Policy Institute.
    — Matthew Tan, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026
  • But the rapprochement is unfolding against considerable skepticism inside Venezuela, according to two recent surveys by the Venezuelan polling firm Meganálisis.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of rapprochement
Noun
  • With their countries in a generational contest for economic and technological dominance, the two appear to be betting that a combination of personal rapport and mutual interest can prevent the competition from boiling over into open conflict.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Beckham and Jaxson Dart never appeared to develop any obvious chemistry during training camp, but Jameis Winston and Beckham had a rapport.
    — Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of rapport

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“Communion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/communion. Accessed 29 Sep. 2026.

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