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
Just for comparison, the other Championship clubs receive solidarity payments worth 11 per cent of the central award.
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Matt Slater, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2025
Israel’s year-long shooting war with Hezbollah – followed by a devastating bombing campaign and ground invasion – came in response to Hezbollah attacking Israel in solidarity with Hamas, on October 8, 2023.
—Mick Krever, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2025
Members of the Los Angeles police and fire departments took part in the 22nd annual St. Baldrick’s fundraiser, with members and others in the community having their heads shaved in solidarity with child cancer patients.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2025
That morning, three Republicans had met with Zelensky, in a show of solidarity.
—David D. Kirkpatrick, New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2025
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Matt Slater, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2025
Israel’s year-long shooting war with Hezbollah – followed by a devastating bombing campaign and ground invasion – came in response to Hezbollah attacking Israel in solidarity with Hamas, on October 8, 2023.
—Mick Krever, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2025
Members of the Los Angeles police and fire departments took part in the 22nd annual St. Baldrick’s fundraiser, with members and others in the community having their heads shaved in solidarity with child cancer patients.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2025
That morning, three Republicans had met with Zelensky, in a show of solidarity.
—David D. Kirkpatrick, New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for solidarity
Noun
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Then another letter arrived — this one from my credit card company, offering sympathies to my wife.—
Sachin H. Jain,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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The sympathies of the characters waver or shift with every new rumor, and ours do the same as the truth is revealed in dribs and drabs via flashback.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Maybe more could remember that empathy is a virtue, not a weakness.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2025
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This fundamental psychological reality suggests that as AI increasingly handles technical analysis, human advisors' value will shift toward interpersonal skills, empathy, and trust-building.—
Josipa Majic Predin,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Firefly is happy to be part of this exploration wave and feels a kinship with the other companies involved, Allensworth said.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
2 Mar. 2025
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David Lowery takes the few elements that worked—mainly the special kinship between a boy and a dragon—and injects his own unique vision into the proceedings.—
Barry Levitt,
TIME,
21 Mar. 2025
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There’s just something about this charming friendship that’s wildly heartwarming and authentic.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
28 Mar. 2025
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Instead, the show offers more than a few laugh-out-loud moments, a new portrayal of golden-age friendships and some genuinely delightful guest stars.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Solidarity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solidarity. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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