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communal

[kuh-myoon-l, kom-yuh-nl] / kəˈmjun l, ˈkɒm jə nl /


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The chef’s influence will extend beyond the communal dining areas and into the residences themselves, with his vision helping inform the design of the in-home kitchens.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 23, 2026

Librarian Regina Andrews, known for her salons, exudes the dignified air of a beloved host, vividly describing the communal groundswell every young thinker and creative then could sense happening.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026

In the joke that inspires the special’s title, she measures an Instagram comment’s subzero value in a wide scope, lampooning the communal yet cartoonish nature of our endless scroll.

From Salon ● Oct. 16, 2026

He went on to describe what was essentially just a buffet, albeit one with uncommonly excellent seafood, all hauled from chilly waters nearby and eaten at communal tables.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026

There was a theater for performances and a Sabil-Kuttab, which Frankie explained was used both as a communal water source and an elementary school similar to our cheders.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros


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