comrade

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

In 1979, the 26-year-old Xi was appointed as a personal secretary to Geng Biao, then the secretary-general of the Central Military Commission—the decision-making body for the People’s Liberation Army—and a close comrade of Xi’s father.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

He was legendary for his weapons skills, a former comrade once told AFP, but had little power.

From Barron's • Feb. 4, 2026

Confirming his death in a party statement, McDonald described him as a "friend and comrade", saying she had learned of his passing with "deep sadness".

From BBC • Jan. 17, 2026

If someone gets buried, others in the group can use their receivers to help find the buried comrade.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 6, 2026

She seemed confident, as much a comrade as a wife.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela