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
Increasing concerns with governance effectiveness will motivate boards to confront barriers to intra-board collegiality and supportive behavior.
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Michael Peregrine, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
The owner said a collective working environment is crucial to fostering collegiality, collaboration and productivity.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
Despite all the off-camera collegiality, the Anora cast was called on to do some extraordinarily unfriendly things to one another onscreen — particularly in the violent 28-minute home-invasion scene that serves as the film’s chaotic centerpiece.
—Seth Abramovitch, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Dec. 2024
American companies and the U.S. economy are now the envy of the world, but that prosperity—unparalleled in world history—is dependent upon the societal trust, cohesion, and collegiality that have long enabled the American economy.
—Steven Tian, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2024
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Michael Peregrine, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
The owner said a collective working environment is crucial to fostering collegiality, collaboration and productivity.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
Despite all the off-camera collegiality, the Anora cast was called on to do some extraordinarily unfriendly things to one another onscreen — particularly in the violent 28-minute home-invasion scene that serves as the film’s chaotic centerpiece.
—Seth Abramovitch, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Dec. 2024
American companies and the U.S. economy are now the envy of the world, but that prosperity—unparalleled in world history—is dependent upon the societal trust, cohesion, and collegiality that have long enabled the American economy.
—Steven Tian, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for collegiality
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The fissure shattered the message of unity Democrats were hoping to convey coming out of their annual strategy retreat this week.—
Mike Lillis,
The Hill,
15 Mar. 2025
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The House passed the bill earlier this week, largely on party lines, and the unity on the GOP side may have caught Democratic leaders off guard.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
14 Mar. 2025
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Masked peaceful protesters in solidarity with Palestine, many of whom are Jewish and/or Black, are not a threat to Jewish safety.—
Nikki Morse,
Baltimore Sun,
16 Mar. 2025
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Cars honked in support as demonstrators, many wearing red in union solidarity, held signs denouncing Trump and the billionaire Elon Musk.—
Jonathan Shorman,
Kansas City Star,
15 Mar. 2025
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Even without the option of outright purchase, the U.S. will likely continue seeking closer cooperation on mineral extraction and security arrangements.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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Successful public health measures rely on cooperation.—
Edna Bonhomme,
Rolling Stone,
11 Mar. 2025
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Simpson, who was known for bridging partisan divides with his quick wit, was remembered for his generosity.—
Amanda Castro,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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Still, no one wants to have their generosity assumed.—
R. Eric Thomas,
The Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2025
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Make Knowledge Sharing Rewarding: Traditional performance metrics often reward individual achievements, which can discourage teamwork.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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The discipline, teamwork, and resilience developed through basketball translate into lifelong attributes that serve them well beyond graduation.—
Joanne Berger-Sweeney,
Hartford Courant,
13 Mar. 2025
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Stand Downs originated during the Vietnam War as safe retreats where combat units could rest, recover, and enjoy camaraderie in a secure environment.—
Joe Rassel,
Orlando Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2025
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Ordinary people do have one advantage, though, and that’s their sense of camaraderie.—
Laura Bradley,
Vulture,
18 Mar. 2025
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Why Duplication Persists Duplication in federal operations arises from several factors: • Operational Complexity: Federal agencies manage sprawling programs with diverse stakeholders, complicating coordination.—
Eric Steele,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Trump tried to use it during his first term but failed because of a lack of coordination with Congress.—
The Editors,
National Review,
10 Mar. 2025
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Their commitment to their clients and values of empathy, excellence, curation, and transparency is well-known and well-respected in the industry.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
11 Mar. 2025
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Lead With Empathy Leading with empathy is crucial here.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Collegiality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collegiality. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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