as in unity
the cooperative relationship between people who have shared responsibilities
There was a spirit of collegiality among the players.
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Recent Examples of collegiality
Instead, Barrett stressed the importance of collegiality among the justices on the nation’s highest court and how her law clerks weed through the bevy of amicus briefs the court receives, only passing along to her those that lay out legal arguments rather than policy ones.
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Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025
Little of that collegiality is in evidence these days.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2025
Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett on Monday joined other members of the bench and bar at the Seventh Circuit Judicial Conference at the Swissotel and praised her peers for their collegiality.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2025
This in turn raises the tantalizing possibility that an institution historically known for collegiality and an ivory-toweresque approach to policy now will have to deal with a sudden dose of political intrigue.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 6 Aug. 2025
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Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025
Little of that collegiality is in evidence these days.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2025
Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett on Monday joined other members of the bench and bar at the Seventh Circuit Judicial Conference at the Swissotel and praised her peers for their collegiality.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2025
This in turn raises the tantalizing possibility that an institution historically known for collegiality and an ivory-toweresque approach to policy now will have to deal with a sudden dose of political intrigue.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 6 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for collegiality
Noun
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The president thanked Thune and Johnson for their work, and sought to project Republican unity.—
Kevin Freking,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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Upon opening Joshua Bennett’s fourth collection, that reader would find not patriotic unity but one division and distinction after another.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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More than 100 people stood across the street from the Hilton Garden Inn in Chesterton Thursday, an hour before a likely lockout by NIPSCO would start, to show solidarity for the contract negotiations.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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Multiple high-profile members have expressed solidarity with the WGSU.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
1 Apr. 2026
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Choose cooperation over speed and pressure.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2026
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Evidence withheld from defense According to the complaint, Von Zamft did not disclose cooperation letters regarding Tricia Geter, Smith’s ex-girlfriend and a key witness in the case.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2026
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Creative self-expression and generosity of spirit are themes as the moon harmonizes with Jupiter!—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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His generosity was shown on ABC 7 Chicago this past December.—
Darcel Rockett,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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The event was free and designed to expose students to careers in fields like business, media, finance, and cybersecurity — industries organizers say require the same discipline and teamwork athletes already possess.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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As cautious Luna glides into your measured 7th house, agreements, expectations, and everyday teamwork alike all benefit from honest reviews of who does what.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
27 Mar. 2026
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The recent visit builds on a collaboration with Miami Lighthouse.—
Christina Mayo,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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Since its inception in 1981, Wednesday's Child has been a collaboration of the Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange (MARE), the Department of Children & Families and WBZ-TV/CBS Boston.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Alongside beverages and camaraderie, Meier Skis expects to regularly host live music and eventually build a patio in a parking lot adjacent to the building.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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According to Norm Moghtaderi, the manager of Sea Tea Improv’s touring company and one of the main organizers of the Hartford Improv Festival, that sort of camaraderie and community spirit is what fuels the Sea Tea company year-round.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
23 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Flexible loads, intelligent storage, and advanced demand coordination should be treated as capacity resources in grid planning, with regulatory frameworks updated accordingly.—
Brian Barlow,
Fortune,
28 Mar. 2026
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The process of identifying and repatriating archaeological remains can be complex, requiring coordination between forensic experts and potentially international authorities.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Collegiality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collegiality. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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