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
Among the damage is a smashed statue of The Virgin Mary, other religious artifacts, like the tabernacle that stores communion, and destroyed furniture.
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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
Is that kind of transcendent communion with the real world even possible anymore?
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 27 Jan. 2026
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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
Is that kind of transcendent communion with the real world even possible anymore?
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 27 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for communion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for communion
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Pope Francis had made Lampedusa his first trip outside Rome after his 2013 election to show solidarity with migrants who landed there after being smuggled from north Africa.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 Feb. 2026
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On Wednesday, anchors wore yellow ribbons in solidarity with the Guthrie family.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
19 Feb. 2026
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Madeleine, like most elementary school kids, enjoys recess on the playground – a haven where friendships form, independence builds and imaginations run free.—
Alisha Ebrahimji,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Former Today cohosts Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb recently reunited to reminisce on the highs and lows of their longtime friendship.—
Daysia Tolentino,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Feb. 2026
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Her fellowship is supported by the University of Texas at Dallas.—
Miriam Fauzia,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Wiseman was also awarded Guggenheim and MacArthur Prize fellowships.—
Kevin Crust,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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Rubio brought his message of unity with Europe – while saying its leaders had also made mistakes.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
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The month ends with Eid al-Fitr, a joyous celebration of gratitude, unity, and giving, according to CAIR.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
18 Feb. 2026
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At the same time, there is the rapprochement between Israel and Arab states, which began with the country’s peace deals with Egypt and Jordan—and then there is Israel’s recent Abraham Accords with sundry Muslim states, including Morocco and Sudan, with Saudi Arabia as silent partner.—
Josef Joffe,
The Atlantic,
14 Feb. 2026
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Still, India would also be keen to not scupper its rapprochement with the States after months of trade tensions.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
4 Feb. 2026
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Quarterback Jayden Daniels developed a strong rapport with the 30-year-old Blough during his tenure as Washington’s assistant quarterbacks coach.—
Nicki Jhabvala,
New York Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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Attendees said D’Amaro came across as charming and he and Walden, who joined halfway through, had a nice rapport, with both looking happy and excited.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Communion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/communion. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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