collaborative

adjective

Definition of collaborativenext
as in collective
used or done by a number of people as a group a culture in which the raising of children is regarded as a collaborative endeavor for a whole village

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for collaborative
  1. collective
  2. joint
  3. communal
  4. mutual
  5. cooperative
  6. shared
Adjective
  • This universal truth not only drives her culinary ambitions, but also underscores her call to inclusion as well as her resilience in the face of evolving personal and collective identities.
    Noel Burgess, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
  • In this new environment, electrons move slowly enough for their collective electrical interactions to guide their behavior.
    Charlie Wood, WIRED, 12 Jan. 2025
Definition of collective
Adjective
  • The shopping center is home to diverse spots including Amelie’s French Bakery, the speakeasy Dot Dot Dot, the quaint English pub Sir Edmund Halley’s, the beloved barbecue joint Midwood Smokehouse and the authentic Italian eatery Osteria LuCa.
    Samantha Husted, Charlotte Observer, 16 Jan. 2025
  • To protect against potential lawsuits, the state collaborates with joint self-insurance programs, such as the Local Government Insurance Trust (LGIT).
    Gary Collins, Baltimore Sun, 16 Jan. 2025
Definition of joint
Adjective
  • These bathing facilities are traditionally communal and separated by gender.
    Christina Liao, Vogue, 3 Jan. 2025
  • For a more casual setting, many buffet restaurants feature communal tables specifically designed for solo diners.
    David Nikel, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of communal
Adjective
  • The two battled for the 2016 Republican presidential nomination in a duel that began with policy differences and descended into mutual personal ridicule.
    Michael Crowley, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2025
  • Open arms By Saturday, the mutual aid hub and surrounding street corners within the Altadena evac zone were transformed once more.
    Mel Buer, The Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2025
Definition of mutual
Adjective
  • As a result, landlords can maintain lower insurance premiums and focus on property management, while tenants can gain peace of mind knowing their personal belongings and liabilities are protected, fostering a more secure and cooperative rental relationship.
    Ryan Barone, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
  • According to Cartwright, both recalcitrant and cooperative countries have seen reductions in border encounters, regardless of deportation flights.
    Rafael Bernal, The Hill, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of cooperative
Adjective
  • In doing so, Bad Bunny is evoking conversation around a shared history.
    Solcyré Burga, TIME, 14 Jan. 2025
  • Once in the classroom, students take on the role of paleontologists, carefully sifting through to discover and document fossils in a shared database.
    Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
Definition of shared
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