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Recent Examples of communion After the Great Schism of 1054, which broke Christianity into Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox communions, things got a bit complicated. Danuta Hamlin, FOXNews.com, 13 Apr. 2025 Success always breeds attachment, but there is something extra here, genuine communion. Jack Lang, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025 The spring holiday coincided with Cal's first communion, with the mom of three sharing a few photos from the special event on Instagram. Hannah Sacks, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024 Charles, hearing them, recognizes that their fervent communion can’t be faked. Peter Rainer, The Christian Science Monitor, 25 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for communion
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Noun
  • Jewish, Muslim and Buddhist leaders mourned Francis, who was a champion of religious solidarity.
    Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025
  • His messages frequently emphasize themes of mercy, solidarity and social justice, reinforcing his commitment to a compassionate and inclusive Church.
    Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Make your friendships more romantic and your romances more friendly, Aries.
    Colin Bedell, Them., 2 May 2025
  • To be honest, this movie is a bit too treacly for my taste, but the four main actresses’ enduring friendship warms my millennial heart.
    Lizzie Logan, Vulture, 2 May 2025
Noun
  • Applications have opened for the 2025 fellowship, which will now offer two $10,000 grants to filmmakers accepted into Film Independent’s Artist Development programs who identify as American-Muslim.
    Glenn Garner, Deadline, 2 May 2025
  • As the breakfast was a first of its kind for the foundation, Burch said her vision is to scale the fellowship program to more than the current cap at 50 new members annually.
    James Manso, Footwear News, 1 May 2025
Noun
  • With a focus on inclusivity and national unity, these celebrations will bring together communities, organizations, and individuals to reflect on the nation’s journey while looking ahead to the next chapter of its history.
    Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 3 May 2025
  • Trump says federal laws already protect Americans from discrimination, and that DEI policies undermine national unity, and the traditional American values of hard work and individual achievement.
    Debbie Elliott, NPR, 1 May 2025
Noun
  • Trump has steered the White House toward a rapprochement with the Kremlin, monitored with apprehension by most of the U.S.' allies and many domestic lawmakers.
    Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
  • The European Union, where Airbus is based, remains staunchly opposed to any rapprochement with Russia.
    Anton Troianovski, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Approaching conversations this way will build rapport and create positive candidate experiences for everyone.
    Sherri Reese, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
  • The legendary director is a regular at the Vatican and had met with the pope several times over the course of his career, building a rapport over their mutual appreciation for art.
    Ellise Shafer, Variety, 21 Apr. 2025

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“Communion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/communion. Accessed 6 May. 2025.

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