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
Dove pins have become a popular item to wear, symbolizing peace and expressing solidarity with Gaza civilians who have been bombed by Israel as a response to Hamas launching its own attack on October 7, 2023.
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Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Mar. 2025
European leaders, including in Spain, Lithuania, Moldova, Sweden, Latvia and Norway, among others, all posted messages in solidarity with Zelenskyy.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 1 Mar. 2025
There were titterings of weary laughter and the occasional solidarity fist in the air.
—Jack Denton, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2025
Their revolutionary ideas about communal love were rooted in radically changing how people relate to one another and the programs inspired by these ideals demonstrated the profound capacity of collective care and solidarity.
—Mickell Carter / Made By History, TIME, 19 Feb. 2025
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Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Mar. 2025
European leaders, including in Spain, Lithuania, Moldova, Sweden, Latvia and Norway, among others, all posted messages in solidarity with Zelenskyy.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 1 Mar. 2025
There were titterings of weary laughter and the occasional solidarity fist in the air.
—Jack Denton, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2025
Their revolutionary ideas about communal love were rooted in radically changing how people relate to one another and the programs inspired by these ideals demonstrated the profound capacity of collective care and solidarity.
—Mickell Carter / Made By History, TIME, 19 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for solidarity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for solidarity
Noun
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Much like filmmaking, which is perhaps why the movie finds sympathy in a tale of concession and economic exploitation.—
Matt Shaw,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Though our active search has ended, our support and sympathy remain with all those impacted by this tragic incident.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
25 Feb. 2025
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Their commitment to their clients and values of empathy, excellence, curation, and transparency is well-known and well-respected in the industry.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
11 Mar. 2025
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Lead With Empathy Leading with empathy is crucial here.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Unable to fully process the pangs of rejection, Buck decides to write a play based on their early kinship and enlists the help of Beverly (Lupe Ontiveros) to stage the production at a local community theater in order to win Chuck’s affection.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
6 Mar. 2025
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The obsession with lineage is at odds with the solidarity of the Middle Passage, which created new forms of kinship.—
Julian Lucas,
The New Yorker,
24 Feb. 2025
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In With Love, Markle is joined by celebrity friends like Roy Choi, Mindy Kaling, and Alice Waters, who share personal tips and tricks, as Markle showcases the joys of cooking, gardening, entertaining, and friendship.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
4 Mar. 2025
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In the face of the destruction that occurs and the lives lost, Adra and Abraham form an unexpected friendship.—
Matt Minton,
Variety,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Solidarity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solidarity. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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