as in sympathy
a feeling of unity between people who have the same interests, goals, etc.
national solidarity The candlelight vigil was a show of solidarity with all the victims of the tragedy.
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Recent Examples of solidarity
The turnaround came only after Edward’s successor, King George VI, refused to flee Britain during World War II, demonstrating his solidarity with a nation ravaged by Nazi bombs.
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ABC News, 21 Feb. 2026
The moment was seen as a gesture of solidarity with the Black Power movement.
—Jemele Hill, The Atlantic, 20 Feb. 2026
The university took heat for its handling of the 2024 Palestine solidarity encampment, which included a state police sniper atop the student union and over 50 arrests.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 20 Feb. 2026
However, Police Benevolent Association President Patrick Hendry, who was among more than a dozen NYPD members who packed the courtroom Friday in solidarity with McLoughlin and Caligiuri, said the police union would back the cops in their fight against the charges.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 20 Feb. 2026
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ABC News, 21 Feb. 2026
The moment was seen as a gesture of solidarity with the Black Power movement.
—Jemele Hill, The Atlantic, 20 Feb. 2026
The university took heat for its handling of the 2024 Palestine solidarity encampment, which included a state police sniper atop the student union and over 50 arrests.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 20 Feb. 2026
However, Police Benevolent Association President Patrick Hendry, who was among more than a dozen NYPD members who packed the courtroom Friday in solidarity with McLoughlin and Caligiuri, said the police union would back the cops in their fight against the charges.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 20 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for solidarity
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The new poll also found for the first time that middle-aged Americans, those 35 to 54, expressed more sympathy for the Palestinians than the Israelis — a reversal from last year.—
Linley Sanders,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2026
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There’d be too much sympathy in watching this cookie get pulverized by unfeeling overlords.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
26 Feb. 2026
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Disability advocacy demands empathy, and racial history demands reverence.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
23 Feb. 2026
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Financial advisors, personal trainers, chefs, and travel planners all sit at the intersection of expertise and empathy.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
23 Feb. 2026
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Though both drivers hail from Las Vegas, Nevada, the 40-year-old Busch felt little kinship in taking issue with the aggressive style of Gragson, who is 13 years younger.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
23 Feb. 2026
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Instead, the Joffrey has dug up a range of works showcasing mid-20th century innovation and the porous kinship between ballet and modern dance during that time.—
Lauren Warnecke,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2026
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The files also appear to confirm their friendship remained intact after Epstein pled guilty in June 2008 to charges of solicitation of prostitution and of solicitation of prostitution with a minor under the age of 18 — and was sentenced to 18 months in a minimum-security facility.—
Camille Behnke,
NBC news,
23 Feb. 2026
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Whether that friendship gave Rob strategic insight into the game is an open question, but the link is already fueling speculation.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Solidarity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solidarity. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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