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
Lebanon's top political authorities, critical of Hezbollah's decision to fire rockets towards Israel on March 2 in solidarity with Iran, quickly proposed direct talks in a bid to stop the escalation, hoping that Israel would not launch its ground invasion.
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ABC News, 14 Apr. 2026
Lebanon’s top political authorities, critical of Hezbollah’s decision to fire rockets toward Israel on March 2 in solidarity with Iran, quickly proposed direct talks in a bid to stop the escalation, hoping that Israel would not launch its ground invasion.
—Kareem Chehayeb, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
Union leaders on Tuesday said the solidarity between all labor groups was crucial in keeping schools open and for receiving pay raises.
—Austin Turner, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
At times, that has meant solidarity.
—Michelle Kuo, The Dial, 14 Apr. 2026
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ABC News, 14 Apr. 2026
Lebanon’s top political authorities, critical of Hezbollah’s decision to fire rockets toward Israel on March 2 in solidarity with Iran, quickly proposed direct talks in a bid to stop the escalation, hoping that Israel would not launch its ground invasion.
—Kareem Chehayeb, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
Union leaders on Tuesday said the solidarity between all labor groups was crucial in keeping schools open and for receiving pay raises.
—Austin Turner, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
At times, that has meant solidarity.
—Michelle Kuo, The Dial, 14 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for solidarity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for solidarity
Noun
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Those fans had reliever Edwin Diaz’s sympathy.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
18 Apr. 2026
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Hundreds have been arrested in countries across the Gulf region, according to the United Nations’ high commissioner for human rights, some on allegations of expressing sympathies for Iran’s attacks and for posting images of Iranian bombardments to social media.—
Jane Lytvynenko,
NBC news,
17 Apr. 2026
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This straightforward set-up lays the groundwork for a moving, and often anxiety-inducing, investigation of language, empathy, and miscommunication.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Apr. 2026
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Spoelstra said there is nothing but empathy.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
14 Apr. 2026
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The organization expanded its services to kinship care families in 2022.—
Libby Smith,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Steadfast’s Family Art Program that is just starting up will help foster, adoptive and kinship families connect while creating art pieces together, Becker said.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
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Jen and Conrad's friendship continued on The Hills, which documented an on- and off-screen fallout involving Brody Jenner, Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt.—
Rachel McRady,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
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Between carting narcotics across the border to Mexico, Rue and Faye (Chloe Cherry) form a close friendship, though Rue hangs on to ties to her past.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Solidarity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solidarity. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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