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
This statement is written in solidarity with the families of those killed, political prisoners, and the people from Tehran to Kurdistan, Baluchestan, and Azerbaijan ….
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Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 21 Jan. 2026
Waukegan Township Supervisor Marc Jones said the theme this year was strength in solidarity.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026
Some Jewish fans hoped Bregman’s shows of solidarity with Israel would lead him to suit up for another new squad this spring, Team Israel at the upcoming World Baseball Classic.
—Jacob Gurvis, Sun Sentinel, 20 Jan. 2026
The Americans have now shattered that solidarity, and Putin could well believe that this is the moment to speed up his plans for conquest.
—Robert Kagan, The Atlantic, 18 Jan. 2026
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Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 21 Jan. 2026
Waukegan Township Supervisor Marc Jones said the theme this year was strength in solidarity.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026
Some Jewish fans hoped Bregman’s shows of solidarity with Israel would lead him to suit up for another new squad this spring, Team Israel at the upcoming World Baseball Classic.
—Jacob Gurvis, Sun Sentinel, 20 Jan. 2026
The Americans have now shattered that solidarity, and Putin could well believe that this is the moment to speed up his plans for conquest.
—Robert Kagan, The Atlantic, 18 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for solidarity
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The cruel paparazzi shot accompanying the latest headlines had a lot to do with the wellspring of sympathy for Rourke.—
Steve Garbarino,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Jan. 2026
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Roberts and Justice Sonia Sotomayor, both owners of multiple residential properties, expressed some sympathy for Cook.—
Mark Sherman,
Fortune,
22 Jan. 2026
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Long before applications are written, this work prepares boys not just to succeed in college, but to grow into integrated adulthood—capable of focus, empathy, and purpose in a world that increasingly demands all three.—
Dr. Liz Doe Stone,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The proceeds from the purchase will support an early childhood curriculum emphasizing altruism and empathy, designed to inoculate young minds against the dangers of extremism and hate before such poison can take root.—
Elliott Broidy,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Jan. 2026
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Wednesday's Child on CBS Colorado For more information about services for kinship care families or to learn more about the Heart Gallery, call Raise the Future at (303) 755-4756 or 1(800) 451-5246 or go to the Raise the Future website.—
Libby Smith,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Gradually, the two men gain each other’s trust, and a largely unspoken kinship emerges between them.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
26 Jan. 2026
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Every friendship goes through seasons.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Trevor is, of course, waiting for him there, and their friendship develops through a series of adventures that feel authentic to the characters and setting.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Solidarity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solidarity. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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