Synonyms of communion

communion

noun

kə-ˈmyü-nyən 

as in solidarity

a friendly relationship marked by ready communication and mutual understanding

gradually established a feeling of communion with her fellow physicians

Synonyms & Similar Words

• solidarity
• friendship
• fellowship
• unity
• rapprochement
• rapport
• harmony
• empathy
• sympathy
• agreement
• oneness
• understanding
• concord
• togetherness
• affinity
• companionship
• reciprocity
• amity
• friendliness
• symbiosis
• accord
• chumminess

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• alienation
• estrangement
• disaffection
• distance
• coldness
• hostility
• spite
• antagonism
• enmity
• disgruntlement
• animosity
• rancor
• bitterness
• cold shoulder
• antipathy
• jaundice
• iciness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of communion

Maybe no scene better embodies Lee’s exquisite communion with his characters than his last one, which supplies them with a hint of grace. — Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026

Investigators found a bullet, Kowalewicz’s coat, her shoes, and her little, white communion purse that held her prayer book. — Natasha Holt, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026

Worshipers sang, prayed and took communion during the hour before the commissioners meeting. — Rachel Royster. Produced With Ai Assistance, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Oct. 2026

The discussions focused on how the church can support couples and families a decade on from a major document issued by Pope Francis, which opened the possibility of divorced and remarried Catholics being able to receive communion. — Antonia Mortensen, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026