as in collective
used or done by a number of people as a group
the swimming pool is part of the communal property of the condo complex
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Recent Examples of communal
Still, some people are finding ways to make their personal curriculums a communal experience.
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Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 13 Sep. 2025
Colorful murals adorn the interior, with communal tables and high ceilings, and the outdoors has beer-keg tables and heat lamps and lots of room for patrons — and their dogs — to roam.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2025
That communal void is felt by Craig Waterman (Robinson) following the termination of his brief friendship with Austin (Paul Rudd), the cool new neighbor who, in the first act, magically injects Craig’s life with a male friend group, outdoor adventures, jam sessions, and evening hangs.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 12 Sep. 2025
Then with the [SF drag pioneers of the late ‘60s] the Cockettes and the Angels of Light [communal theater].
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 12 Sep. 2025
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Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 13 Sep. 2025
Colorful murals adorn the interior, with communal tables and high ceilings, and the outdoors has beer-keg tables and heat lamps and lots of room for patrons — and their dogs — to roam.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2025
That communal void is felt by Craig Waterman (Robinson) following the termination of his brief friendship with Austin (Paul Rudd), the cool new neighbor who, in the first act, magically injects Craig’s life with a male friend group, outdoor adventures, jam sessions, and evening hangs.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 12 Sep. 2025
Then with the [SF drag pioneers of the late ‘60s] the Cockettes and the Angels of Light [communal theater].
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 12 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for communal
Adjective
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Also, make space for individual contribution too, not just collective.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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At a Ravens watch party, the energy was palpable—the kind of collective electricity only a city like this can produce.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Many students rely on social media platforms to access online classes, research materials and collaborative learning tools.—
Nir Kshetri,
The Conversation,
14 Sep. 2025
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Honest communication can reduce emotional charge and make planning feel collaborative rather than confrontational.—
Bruce Helmer,
Twin Cities,
13 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Last week, the State Department announced a joint commitment with the Global Fund to purchase the drug lenacapavir, an HIV prevention injection that only has to be taken twice a year, from the American biopharmaceutical company Gilead Sciences.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
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His family confirmed the news in a joint statement at the time.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
13 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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They combined binder jet additive manufacturing with an advanced post-processing method to create leak-tight ceramic components.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
18 Sep. 2025
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With a combined score of 15, Leavitt is off to a promising start in the competition.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The Jewish state is built on values of mutual responsibility and unity.—
Amelie Botbol,
FOXNews.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Fraternal security Gulf states have had significant internal quarrels over the years but remain bound by mutual defense treaties signed decades ago.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Communal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/communal. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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