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 Catholic-Protestant divide impeded North American solidarity.
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Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
By early 2024, the account had broadened to domestic concerns, including opinions on student activism at Columbia University in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza.
—Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2026
Some Europeans see it differently – as a loss of solidarity and common purpose - and a striking example of US unilateralism.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 3 May 2026
Guanipa urged exiles to go beyond expressions of solidarity and become more directly involved in advocacy.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 2 May 2026
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Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
By early 2024, the account had broadened to domestic concerns, including opinions on student activism at Columbia University in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza.
—Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2026
Some Europeans see it differently – as a loss of solidarity and common purpose - and a striking example of US unilateralism.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 3 May 2026
Guanipa urged exiles to go beyond expressions of solidarity and become more directly involved in advocacy.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 2 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for solidarity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for solidarity
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Many of the videos prey on customers' emotions by showing interactions that try to create sympathy by showing creators being picked on in public.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
8 May 2026
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Sassuolo’s late patron, Giorgio Squinzi, never hid his sympathy for Milan.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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However, Sarkis says some people use dark humor to cope with tragedy or fears surrounding a health crisis, while still exhibiting emotional intelligence or empathy in their interpersonal relationships or other parts of their lives.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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And if the Lakers can’t pull it off, there won’t be much empathy to be found from their foes.—
Dan Woike,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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Their big families, Catholic education, and backgrounds that were far from flush helped build the kinship.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
9 May 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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By evening, the Aries Moon energizes friendships and future plans, making invitations, introductions, or group momentum especially fruitful.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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The aunties who sternly monitor the tables here will take and deliver your order, but please do not expect guidance or friendship.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Solidarity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solidarity. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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