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
The fantasy of safari is a quiet communion with nature, not crowds.
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Nicole Trilivas, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2026
People love people, and language is the best vehicle ever created for human communion.
—Jamil Zaki, CNBC, 12 May 2026
Confused and unsure what to do, a BSO deputy told him his only option was to try to rebook with another airline and hope to make it in time for his daughter’s communion.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 2 May 2026
But that tension—between communion and discomfort—isn’t a problem for his legacy.
—Steven Gray, Time, 29 Apr. 2026
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Nicole Trilivas, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2026
People love people, and language is the best vehicle ever created for human communion.
—Jamil Zaki, CNBC, 12 May 2026
Confused and unsure what to do, a BSO deputy told him his only option was to try to rebook with another airline and hope to make it in time for his daughter’s communion.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 2 May 2026
But that tension—between communion and discomfort—isn’t a problem for his legacy.
—Steven Gray, Time, 29 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for communion
Noun
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They are also relieved that correspondents Stahl, Jon Wertheim and Bill Whitaker chose to remain with the program rather than leave in solidarity with Pelley.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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Wealth, security, and power gradually erode solidarity, and internal rivalries begin to emerge.—
Judah Taub,
semafor.com,
11 June 2026
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Fleur and Caroline put innumerable noses out of joint on their paths to creative and intellectual fulfillment; lovers become dejected, friendships are left to go cold, and each woman’s devotion to her work is viewed with resentment and suspicion.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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The show explores middle-age desperation, loneliness and, notably, masculinity and male friendship.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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Submissions for the fellowship through The Black List are open today through July 6, or when 2,500 entries have been received.—
Matt Minton,
Variety,
9 June 2026
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The benefits of being a Nicholl fellow include direct fellowship support, ongoing mentoring from Academy members, and networking opportunities from the Academy.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
8 June 2026
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But there was hope that the world coming to America could bring the kind of unity and joy typical of massive sporting contests like the World Cup.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
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This ambitious project is designed to spread a message of love and unity across Broward County with the creation of nine distinctive LOVE murals, each one in a different city.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
11 June 2026
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The law also directly ties any rapprochement between the US and Cuba to those assets.—
Max Saltman,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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In embracing a rapprochement with the United States under President Obama, Raúl Castro, long seen as an ideologue by Cubanologists, played the hand of a pragmatist.—
Chris Kenning,
USA Today,
21 May 2026
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The Dolphins have already purposefully used Washington — and Tolbert — more so with Willis than the other quarterbacks in order to further build their rapport.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2026
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Over the years, some players have chosen to make this rapport vaguely, hilariously antagonistic, and while players like James Acaster may have been the trailblazers in this respect, Sophie Duker elevated it to an art form.—
Matthew Jackson,
Vulture,
12 June 2026
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“Communion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/communion. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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