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communion

noun

kə-ˈmyü-nyən

Definition of communion

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 In Catholic teaching, the link, or communion, between bishops and the pope is a cornerstone of the church’s unity. — Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 30 June 2026 Murphy has presided over thousands of baptisms, communions, weddings and funerals. — Joe Holden, CBS News, 30 June 2026 As a result, this training seemed like some kind of communion. — Deborah Treisman, New Yorker, 28 June 2026 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. — Jessica Farthing, Southern Living, 27 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for communion

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Noun

That sentiment, a circle of solidarity, is meant to be echoed in the formation of the samurai commanders.

— Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 17 July 2026
What drives her attempt to use female solidarity as a way to ingratiate herself with Priscilla, a woman who is seemingly her enemy?

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 15 July 2026

Definition of solidarity

Noun

This includes Martin and Fransway defending their relationship spark, Hubbard being accused of playing the single mom card and Olivera and Hubbard confronting each other over their troubled friendship.

— Peter White, Deadline, 13 July 2026
Ferlinghetti’s friendship with Jack Kerouac — and his invitations to escape the Bay Area for the solitude of the Big Sur coast — tied the poet and the novelist to the same stretch of rugged landscape that still draws tourists and artists today.

— David Caraccio Updated July 13, Sacbee.com, 13 July 2026

Definition of friendship

Noun

For the first time in its history, AWD has recruited a roster of producing mentors to round out the fellowship.

— Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 14 July 2026
After completing a postdoctoral fellowship at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, Chung joined the Yale School of Medicine faculty in 2024.

— Rachel Martin, Hartford Courant, 11 July 2026

Definition of fellowship

Noun

Soon after the ceremony, Kloss, who had a brief falling out then rapprochement with the Grammy winner, jetted to Paris Fashion Week, where a curious paparazzo from gossip page Deux Moi had to inquire.

— Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026
But, for now, and with this book, Vance seems to be keeping the door open to a rapprochement with Leo—say, a personal encounter at the Vatican that would provide a vivid photo op.

— Paul Elie, New Yorker, 27 June 2026

Definition of rapprochement

Noun

At the suggestion of vice president of player personnel Joe Connelly, Bubes took Beringer, Zikarsky, Freeman and Zyon Pullin out to dinner before the trip to Vegas to develop more of a rapport with them.

— Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 17 July 2026
Kane and Bellingham, for their part, initially struggled to establish an on-field rapport.

— Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 14 July 2026

Definition of rapport

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