cross-pollination
noun
cross-pol·li·na·tion
ˌkrȯs-ˌpä-lə-ˈnā-shən 
1
: the transfer of pollen from one flower to the stigma of another
2
: cross-fertilization sense 2
cross-pollination of fantasy and realism
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While Google Translate has long facilitated linguistic cross-pollination, a more subtle translation is needed now – one that transcends words and dives into the fabric of thoughts, feelings and aspirations.
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Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
The first is the aforementioned lack of cross-pollination between the guests.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Sweet cherries require another compatible sweet cherry tree nearby for cross-pollination.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Mar. 2025
In contrast, the 40th-anniversary show minimized the early years and instead explored the fun possibilities of intergenerational cross-pollination.
—Joe Berkowitz, Vulture, 17 Feb. 2025
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Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
The first is the aforementioned lack of cross-pollination between the guests.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Sweet cherries require another compatible sweet cherry tree nearby for cross-pollination.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Mar. 2025
In contrast, the 40th-anniversary show minimized the early years and instead explored the fun possibilities of intergenerational cross-pollination.
—Joe Berkowitz, Vulture, 17 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cross-pollination
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“Cross-pollination.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cross-pollination. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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