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used or done by a number of people as a group
the cleanup of the neighborhood park was a collective effort for which many people should be thanked
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Recent Examples of collective
Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
These tendencies, if not balanced by Humility and Collaboration, can undermine both their own well-being and the collective efforts of their team.
—Mary Crossan, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 10 June 2026
After being named the USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year as a Stanford sophomore in 2024, ace pitcher NiJaree Canady followed the money to Lubbock, where Texas Tech’s name, image, and likeness collective made her college softball’s first $1 million player.
—Scott Allen, Time, 9 June 2026
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Adjective
On June 11 and 12, the rebel planet, Uranus, will clash with the Nodes of Fate, creating a disruptive but necessary turning point in the collective storyline.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
These tendencies, if not balanced by Humility and Collaboration, can undermine both their own well-being and the collective efforts of their team.
—Mary Crossan, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Noun
Another essential Irish folk band that left their mark on the Scratch was Interference, a large Irish collective that has close associations with Glen Hansard and the movie Once.
—Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 10 June 2026
After being named the USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year as a Stanford sophomore in 2024, ace pitcher NiJaree Canady followed the money to Lubbock, where Texas Tech’s name, image, and likeness collective made her college softball’s first $1 million player.
—Scott Allen, Time, 9 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for collective
Adjective
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Your 7th House of Partnership softens as self-worth-minded Venus arrives, inviting kinder agreements and collaborative plans that honor independence and real care.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 June 2026
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How does working with the same Better Call Saul crew help foster that familiarity that’s a prerequisite for a creative and collaborative environment?—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
13 June 2026
Noun
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The Americans will face Australia in the second of three group-stage games next Friday in Seattle, where a draw will all but guarantee them a spot in the round of 32, something Pulisic said should be just the first objective for this team.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2026
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The Swiss won four matches and drew twice in their European group to breeze to North America.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
Adjective
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After wrapping up their joint role as Carrie, the sisters decided to retire from acting to focus on finishing school.—
Kelly Martinez,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
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Superintendent Brian Blake and Principal Jonathan Mitchell issued a joint two-page statement Friday disputing the parents' version of events that led to the forfeit.—
Mike Toole,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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With the two combined deals, the base value is $35 million over four years.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
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Authorities are offering a combined reward of up to $15,000 for information leading to arrests.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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And that's important not just because movie theaters are communal spaces where audiences are, at least ostensibly, forced to put down their phones and other distractions.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
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But sometimes, a wish is a collective endeavor, a bold and communal call for action.—
Deborah Vankin,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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Spielberg took the podium to introduce Swift, highlighting their mutual love for storytelling.—
P. Claire Dodson,
Vogue,
12 June 2026
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Brunson is her favorite player — and the feeling is mutual.—
Marina Watts,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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The Aries Moon brings momentum through friends and shared goals, so do not shrink your ask to keep things easy.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
9 June 2026
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Many fans in the comments of Dieztzen's post shared excitement to see Pearette, who has intentionally withdrawn from the spotlight in recent years.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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“Collective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collective. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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