solidarity
noun
sol·i·dar·i·ty
ˌsä-lə-ˈder-ə-tē 
-ˈda-rə-
: unity (as of a group or class) that produces or is based on community of interests, objectives, and standards
Examples of solidarity in a Sentence
The vote was a show of solidarity.
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At the Republican National Convention days later, Trump was hailed as a martyr, with attendees wearing bandages over their ears in solidarity with him.
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Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
But, in the final moments of season 5, episode 6, it is revealed that while Nancy's lump was fine, the same could not be said for Tommy, who got tested in solidarity.
—Patrick Gomez, EW.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Attendees were soon spotted at the event with their own white ear coverings in solidarity, spawning a wave of jokes on social media.
—Elizabeth Crisp, The Hill, 4 Nov. 2024
Although security forces violently ended the protests, since Amini’s death Iranian women and girls have at times removed their headscarves in public in defiance, and others around the world have joined in solidarity.
—Mithil Aggarwal, NBC News, 4 Nov. 2024
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Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
But, in the final moments of season 5, episode 6, it is revealed that while Nancy's lump was fine, the same could not be said for Tommy, who got tested in solidarity.
—Patrick Gomez, EW.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Attendees were soon spotted at the event with their own white ear coverings in solidarity, spawning a wave of jokes on social media.
—Elizabeth Crisp, The Hill, 4 Nov. 2024
Although security forces violently ended the protests, since Amini’s death Iranian women and girls have at times removed their headscarves in public in defiance, and others around the world have joined in solidarity.
—Mithil Aggarwal, NBC News, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Solidarity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/solidarity. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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solidarity
noun
sol·i·dar·i·ty
ˌsäl-ə-ˈdar-ət-ē
: unity (as of a group) that produces or is based on shared interests and goals
Legal Definition
solidarity
noun
sol·i·dar·i·ty
ˌsä-lə-ˈdar-ə-tē
in the civil law of Louisiana
: the quality or state of being solidary : existence of a solidary obligation
will not presume solidarity
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