communal

Example Sentences

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And for the first time, I had a real understanding of what a book club can do — bringing readers together to make a solitary endeavor a communal one.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Inside the primary structure, visitors will find bright open spaces, elegant design details, and many communal living areas, ideal for those with a fondness for entertaining.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

While classrooms may not be fun, they are indisputably a communal experience.

From Salon • Mar. 30, 2026

"Six years ago there was only two or three people and over the years it's been a communal thing with the community getting to do it more often," he said.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

Life was communal: members shared living quarters, meals, and chores.

From "The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science" by Joyce Sidman