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
Rehearsing My Choir places the duo’s skewed indie-pop in communion with their grandma’s fascinating, fast-moving, and sometimes inscrutable recollections of American life between the 1920s and ’60s.
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Zach Schonfeld, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2024
The director illustrates much of this through long, patient takes, often keeping distance with interjections of a slow push in towards Lee’s face, studying him in meditation as the the sounds of the natural world quietly score the scene, as though the two are in communion.
—Kambole Campbell, IndieWire, 5 Nov. 2024
Not in communion with the Catholic Church's teaching Thompson said the diversity also extends to Catholics' political leanings.
—Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 27 Oct. 2024
The evolution of the waffle continued in medieval Europe, where they were adopted by the Catholic church to accompany communion.
—Terry Baddoo, USA TODAY, 19 Oct. 2024
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Zach Schonfeld, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2024
The director illustrates much of this through long, patient takes, often keeping distance with interjections of a slow push in towards Lee’s face, studying him in meditation as the the sounds of the natural world quietly score the scene, as though the two are in communion.
—Kambole Campbell, IndieWire, 5 Nov. 2024
Not in communion with the Catholic Church's teaching Thompson said the diversity also extends to Catholics' political leanings.
—Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 27 Oct. 2024
The evolution of the waffle continued in medieval Europe, where they were adopted by the Catholic church to accompany communion.
—Terry Baddoo, USA TODAY, 19 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for communion
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Many commenters expressed dissent with the U.S. healthcare system and stood with Mangione in solidarity.Andi Shae Napier, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 12 Dec. 2024
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The region became a second war front a day after the Oct. 7, 2023, assault on Israel’s southern border from Gaza, when Hezbollah opened fire in solidarity with Hamas.Dina Kraft, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Dec. 2024
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In interviews, the two discussed their friendship, and the special included footage of them meeting for the first time in 2021.Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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As truths unfold, their profound friendship offers transformation and awakens hope.Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 15 Dec. 2024
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The fellowships have been around since 1974 and have helped jump-start the careers of many of today's industry leaders.Arizona Republic, The Arizona Republic, 11 Dec. 2024
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Designed exclusively for emerging television writers, the fellowship will continue its partnership with Lilly Wachowski’s foundation and provides support and mentorship to a diverse group of aspiring voices in Hollywood.Lauren Coates, Variety, 10 Dec. 2024
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In a rare display of unity, China made much the same argument.Elizabeth Kolbert, The New Yorker, 14 Dec. 2024
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The societal perspective on war creates divisions at a time when Ukraine requires unity the most.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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Despite its support for opposition forces, Turkey has not ruled out a rapprochement with Syria.Mostafa Salem, CNN, 7 Dec. 2024
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Beyond that, in recent months Erdogan had made public offers to Assad for a summit to discuss a rapprochement, one that Assad simply ignored.Melik Kaylan, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
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Research from Harvard Business Review highlights that effective leaders build trust through subtle behavioral shifts, which can dramatically improve collaboration and rapport.Scott Hutcheson, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Brown may have formed a far better rapport, but even that may not change Crane’s aversion to massive contracts or his wariness of the luxury tax.Chandler Rome, The Athletic, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Communion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/communion. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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