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
By intentionally crafting a narrative, the entire state can be recognized not only for innovation but for leadership, community and solidarity.
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Melissa Jun Rowley, Rolling Stone, 29 Apr. 2026
Casey Jo MacPherson, the head gymnastics coach at Pitt and chair of the Women’s Collegiate Gymnastics Association, emailed Pollard expressing solidarity.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 27 Apr. 2026
In their reactions, world leaders emphasized both solidarity with the United States and concern over rising political violence.
—Bradford Betz, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2026
Artist James Hillier, who goes by the moniker Nordacious, started drawing on his iPad, capturing Farnham’s blond mullet and slices of watermelon – a symbol of Palestinian solidarity.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2026
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Melissa Jun Rowley, Rolling Stone, 29 Apr. 2026
Casey Jo MacPherson, the head gymnastics coach at Pitt and chair of the Women’s Collegiate Gymnastics Association, emailed Pollard expressing solidarity.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 27 Apr. 2026
In their reactions, world leaders emphasized both solidarity with the United States and concern over rising political violence.
—Bradford Betz, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2026
Artist James Hillier, who goes by the moniker Nordacious, started drawing on his iPad, capturing Farnham’s blond mullet and slices of watermelon – a symbol of Palestinian solidarity.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for solidarity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for solidarity
Noun
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Yet, Hendry voiced no sympathy for Brown’s false arrest, humiliation and psychological trauma.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2026
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But as the years and the distance cast shadows and doubt, confidences and sympathies turn into surprising revelations.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Fritz replied that the language of the letter showed empathy and remorse.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Apr. 2026
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Just like a human being, movies have the power of empathy to just say, 'This is a human being.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
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He was warmly welcomed in the chamber, and much of his speech focused on the kinship and history between the US and the UK.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
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Because at its core, this legal drama that revolves around artificial intelligence is actually rooted in the very human impulses of kinship, greed, betrayal, and power.—
Tom Dotan,
Vanity Fair,
27 Apr. 2026
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Unfortunately for her, Steve’s more than ready for the attack, and what begins as a perfect friendship, devolves into an all-out feud.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
27 Apr. 2026
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Raising the stakes is the shadow of the king’s younger brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, who has been stripped of his royal title of Prince Andrew, exiled from public life and put under police investigation over his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Solidarity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solidarity. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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