COMITY Synonyms: 62 Similar and Opposite Words

comity

noun

ˈkä-mə-tē

Definition of comity next

as in harmony

peaceful coexistence the comity that has always existed among the town's houses of worship

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Recent Examples of comity His explicit insinuation that Netflix represents left-wing comity with WBD, while Paramount is the better, more conservative alternative rates comment. —

John Tamny, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026 What followed was a surprising display of comity. —

Zac Anderson, USA Today, 31 Dec. 2025 Wednesday was a day for comity. —

David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 10 Dec. 2025 Trump is also challenging Johnson’s pleas for comity. —

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Noun

And then shifting chords where the harmonies overlap, so there’s a moment of dissonance.

— Justin Davidson, Vulture, 15 May 2026
In one breathtaking sequence, the waves of the ocean, of the bark lines of the tree, and of Kristen’s hair all swirl together through the harmony of a connected world.

— Marya E. Gates, IndieWire, 13 May 2026