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
Branden's father, Timothy Wellington Sr., who is a minister in Indianapolis, officiated the ceremony, which incorporated Christian traditions including communion.
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Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 5 Sep. 2024
Together, the two attempt to reach a peer who died by suicide: a surprise reunion that begins as pitch black cringe comedy and transforms into a determined communion of vulnerability.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 4 Sep. 2024
On the pilgrimages, participants gather to walk miles, traveling from church to church to share communion together.
—Alysa Guffey, The Indianapolis Star, 15 July 2024
The longed-for communion of father and son, which is also a legacy of this film, happens right before our eyes.
—Peter Rainer, The Christian Science Monitor, 15 Aug. 2024
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Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 5 Sep. 2024
Together, the two attempt to reach a peer who died by suicide: a surprise reunion that begins as pitch black cringe comedy and transforms into a determined communion of vulnerability.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 4 Sep. 2024
On the pilgrimages, participants gather to walk miles, traveling from church to church to share communion together.
—Alysa Guffey, The Indianapolis Star, 15 July 2024
The longed-for communion of father and son, which is also a legacy of this film, happens right before our eyes.
—Peter Rainer, The Christian Science Monitor, 15 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for communion
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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.Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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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
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Is there any greater comfort than being the beneficiary of such friendship?Walt Shelton, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Rumor has it that this design was inspired by his friendship with fellow artist Marcel Duchamp, who was apparently an avid chess player.Rima Suqi, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Over the years, efforts have been made to address this gap through various fellowship programs and coaching models targeted at BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and people of color) leaders.Danielle Moss Cox, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Advance Peace offers firearms offenders direct pay for reaching life goals as part of the fellowship in the program, and operates separately from law enforcement.Sharon Coolidge, The Enquirer, 30 Oct. 2024
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Friendly competition that still requires teamwork is a great way to encourage unity.Kate Vitasek, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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Having won the presidency and both houses of Congress, Trump could have launched his new administration in an atmosphere of confident Republican unity.Michelle Goldberg, The Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2024
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During the rapprochement between China and the United States in the 1970s (which followed the split between China and the Soviet Union), North Korea hosted Soviet naval ships in its ports and allowed Soviet fighter jets to enter North Korean airspace.Sungmin Cho, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2024
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The rapprochement is expected to boost Chinese investment in India.Reuters, NBC News, 24 Oct. 2024
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After the episode aired on July 17, the TikToker (and an avid astrology believer) tells PEOPLE that fans were quick to look skyward to reason why the duo had such a natural rapport.Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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Under the deal – which expands their existing close rapport – beIN will be getting exclusive pay TV and streaming rights to a slew of content from Paramount + With Showtime, CBS Studios, Republic Pictures and Paramount Pictures.Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 22 Oct. 2024
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“Communion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/communion. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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