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
In keeping with tradition, the Mass will include a homily and communion and end with a final commendation and farewell.
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Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2025
Hence, the need always to ensure that communion with the whole body of the Church is alive and effective.
—Caitlin McFall, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Biden, the second Catholic president in U.S. history, received pushback from conservative U.S. Catholic bishops for supporting access to reproductive rights, with some claiming he should be denied communion.
—Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 21 Apr. 2025
Above, he is pictured leading communion circa 1976.
—Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 21 Apr. 2025
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Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2025
Hence, the need always to ensure that communion with the whole body of the Church is alive and effective.
—Caitlin McFall, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Biden, the second Catholic president in U.S. history, received pushback from conservative U.S. Catholic bishops for supporting access to reproductive rights, with some claiming he should be denied communion.
—Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 21 Apr. 2025
Above, he is pictured leading communion circa 1976.
—Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 21 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for communion
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After the October 7 massacre, the Houthis in Yemen began attacking American naval vessels and conducting missile strikes on Israel in solidarity with Hamas.—
Daniel Byman,
The Atlantic,
24 May 2025
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In Germany, the German-Israeli Society — a group that promotes bilateral relations and solidarity with Israel — said that Lischinsky grew up partly in Bavaria and spoke fluent German.—
Tia Goldenberg,
Chicago Tribune,
22 May 2025
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Researchers also found that having strong friendships or being part of a close group is associated with higher rates of breakups.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Here’s to the end of a wild ride—and the beginning of friendships and lessons that will last a lifetime.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
27 May 2025
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Bruce Springsteen became the first U.S. musician to enter the fellowship in 2024.—
Thomas Smith,
Billboard,
22 May 2025
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Beyond gaining insight into international co-production and financing landscapes, fellowship recipients will receive mentorship and networking opportunities on a global scale.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
15 May 2025
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The Bandung spirit of solidarity, friendship, and cooperation has played a pivotal role in the unity and cooperation of the Global South countries, Mr. Li said.—
Nikiek Karmini,
Christian Science Monitor,
26 May 2025
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In its place was a spirit of unity and kindness, a solidarity born out of unspeakable tragedy.—
Leonard Greene,
New York Daily News,
25 May 2025
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Germany, which closed the last of its three remaining nuclear plants in 2023, recently scrapped its opposition to nuclear power in what marked a rapprochement with France.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
27 May 2025
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While opinion polls suggest most Britons now believe that leaving the European Union was a mistake, the idea of rapprochement remains anathema to a vocal minority of pro-Brexit lawmakers and voters.—
Stephen Castle,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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Macchio and Chan do have a fun rapport in the training scenes, when their characters get Li into fighting shape but also playfully knock him around a bit.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
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Meanwhile, French President Emmanuel Macron appears to have mastered the art of keeping a rapport with Trump while maintaining a macho-style resistance to some of his statements.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
22 May 2025
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“Communion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/communion. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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