as in solidarity
a friendly relationship marked by ready communication and mutual understanding
gradually established a feeling of communion with her fellow physicians
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Recent Examples of communion
From soul sessions where blunts are passed like communion, to wellness circles embracing CBD for mental health—weed isn’t just recreational.
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Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 16 June 2025
The ethnic parishes helped settle these new communities, individually if not in communion with one another.
—Geraldo Cadava, New Yorker, 22 May 2025
There have also been various schisms within the Anglican communion in recent years.
—Dennis Doyle, The Conversation, 8 May 2025
So, what better way to mark the day 160 years ago when Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger rode into Galveston, Texas, on to spread the news that slavery had been outlawed — two years earlier — than to spend it in communion with her family's past.
—Vanessa Romo, NPR, 19 June 2025
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Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 16 June 2025
The ethnic parishes helped settle these new communities, individually if not in communion with one another.
—Geraldo Cadava, New Yorker, 22 May 2025
There have also been various schisms within the Anglican communion in recent years.
—Dennis Doyle, The Conversation, 8 May 2025
So, what better way to mark the day 160 years ago when Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger rode into Galveston, Texas, on to spread the news that slavery had been outlawed — two years earlier — than to spend it in communion with her family's past.
—Vanessa Romo, NPR, 19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for communion
Noun
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On TikTok, Latino creators and activists called on Black creators and community members to protest and stand in solidarity.—
Meagan Jordan,
Rolling Stone,
14 July 2025
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At the heart of that solidarity and camaraderie is za’atar.—
Chelsea Davis,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
Noun
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But research on romantic beliefs suggests that idealizing a partner can actually predict greater disappointment over time, especially when initial chemistry masks incompatible values, true friendship or aligned long-term goals.—
Ximena Araya-Fischel,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Wolff and Horner are not known for their friendship.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
Noun
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The scholarship fund covers tuition and book expenses, and offers summer fellowships after the first year of law school.—
Makena Gera,
People.com,
22 July 2025
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God is great, but sometimes fellowship—a certain kind of existing in social space—can be as simple as a tuna sandwich.—
Lauren Collins,
New Yorker,
21 July 2025
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This call for unity follows a divisive 2022 GOP primary, which some believe hampered the eventual nominee's chances in the general election.—
Molly Beck,
jsonline.com,
25 July 2025
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The East held principles including unity, creativity, cooperative economics, and the belief in community-building, which are part of the Nguzo Saba.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
23 July 2025
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Will voters extend the rapprochement with a nod here?—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
16 July 2025
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So, Harry had to send some emissaries — including Meredith Maines, his and Meghan Markle’s new chief communications officer — to meet with Charles’ people about beginning a rapprochement.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
15 July 2025
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As mercenary Zora Bennett, Johansson leads a dangerous expedition in Jurassic World Rebirth, building a rapport with Bailey's character, super-smart paleontologist Dr. Henry Loomis.—
Jen Juneau,
People.com,
11 July 2025
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The 36-year-old executive also intends to build on the brand’s strong rapport with Black consumers.—
Timeka Tounsel,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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“Communion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/communion. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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