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
In tragedy there was also solidarity, with protestors masked and motivated and taking care of one another.
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Maris Kreizman, Rolling Stone, 24 June 2025
On Monday, centrist Democrats fretted that the 33-year old could beat Cuomo, with a combination of lower Election Day turnout during a heat wave, solidarity from most of the anti-Cuomo candidates, and an unapologetically progressive campaign that made no mistakes.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 23 June 2025
James Horncastle Can Kane break America? Out of solidarity for a commonwealth nation that still recognises the King as its head of state, England’s Harry Kane was not among the Bayern goalscorers in their 10-0 demolition of Auckland City in Cincinnati.
—Jack Lang, New York Times, 21 June 2025
Other teams in the region have expressed their solidarity with the immigrant community, including Los Angeles FC and Angel City FC.
U.S. Rep. Jimmy Gomez, who represents the Los Angeles area, went on social media earlier Friday to ask the Dodgers to speak up.
—Greg Beacham, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2025
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Maris Kreizman, Rolling Stone, 24 June 2025
On Monday, centrist Democrats fretted that the 33-year old could beat Cuomo, with a combination of lower Election Day turnout during a heat wave, solidarity from most of the anti-Cuomo candidates, and an unapologetically progressive campaign that made no mistakes.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 23 June 2025
James Horncastle Can Kane break America? Out of solidarity for a commonwealth nation that still recognises the King as its head of state, England’s Harry Kane was not among the Bayern goalscorers in their 10-0 demolition of Auckland City in Cincinnati.
—Jack Lang, New York Times, 21 June 2025
Other teams in the region have expressed their solidarity with the immigrant community, including Los Angeles FC and Angel City FC.
U.S. Rep. Jimmy Gomez, who represents the Los Angeles area, went on social media earlier Friday to ask the Dodgers to speak up.
—Greg Beacham, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for solidarity
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No doubt, Purvis is dealing with a lot, but Harris’ mother expressed no sympathy.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
9 July 2025
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The new executive order comes at a time when popular sympathy for migrants has wavered, and when the political party traditionally allied with immigrants has shown a willingness to approach immigration policy from a new consensus.—
Emiliano Tahui Gómez,
Austin American Statesman,
8 July 2025
Noun
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This simple shift calms your brain’s stress response, makes your complaint more likely to be received with empathy and often leads to resolution. 2.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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But what makes the movie, and Supes himself, endearing is how the dude tackles any and all problems with empathy and sincerity.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
9 July 2025
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Furthermore, for more than a decade, my 19-year-old son has been able to spend quality hours of kinship with his cousin—700 miles away—every week, thanks to the advent of collaborative video games.—
Tim Maurer,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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Willy often said that Black American literature shares a spiritual kinship with Irish literature.—
Benjamin Hale
June 23,
Literary Hub,
23 June 2025
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Topline President Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s months-long friendship continued to devolve in spectacular fashion this week as the world’s richest man and the world’s most powerful man engaged in a brutal back-and-forth on their respective social media platforms and beyond.—
Sara Dorn,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Luckily, the bride didn't see the white dress as a betrayal to their friendship.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
30 June 2025
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“Solidarity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solidarity. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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