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as in partnership
the state of having shared interests or efforts (as in social or business matters)
a documentary film on the battle that was produced in collaboration with a society of historical reenactors
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as in coordination
the work and activity of a number of persons who individually contribute toward the efficiency of the whole
our collaboration produced a better result than any of us could have achieved alone
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Recent Examples of collaboration
The collaboration pairs one of the most recognizable music artists of the last decade with a menu item designed to bring back familiar memories from Fetty Wap’s biggest era, while also celebrating his influence on pop culture and music.
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Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
Through Rainbow Wool's collaboration with Grindr, the pair heralded a fashion show in New York City in November 2025 with a collection of 37 unique knitwear pieces made of yarn spun from the wool of the sheep on Stücke's farm.
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Sara Belcher,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
Datskovska regularly reports on viral collaborations in the accessories space, including AI glasses backed by notable A-listers.
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Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
24 June 2026
The spa was meticulously designed by the talented Cate Mills in collaboration with the property's interior design team.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 June 2026
Pharrell Williams soundtracked Louis Vuitton’s Menswear Spring-Summer 2027 show with several new tracks, including collaborations with Quavo, Lil Baby, and Angelique Kidjo.
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Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
24 June 2026
Created in collaboration with the Wiener Festwochen and the Nitsch Foundation, the nine-hour, one-off performance carried forward the spirit of Sea World Venice.
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Tessa Solomon,
ARTnews.com,
24 June 2026
The collaboration comes as demand grows for photonic technologies that can support next-generation telecommunications networks, advanced sensing systems, healthcare applications, and data center infrastructure.
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Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
24 June 2026
Associated Press religion coverage receives support through the AP’s collaboration with The Conversation US, with funding from Lilly Endowment Inc.
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ABC News,
24 June 2026
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
Through Rainbow Wool's collaboration with Grindr, the pair heralded a fashion show in New York City in November 2025 with a collection of 37 unique knitwear pieces made of yarn spun from the wool of the sheep on Stücke's farm.
—
Sara Belcher,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
Datskovska regularly reports on viral collaborations in the accessories space, including AI glasses backed by notable A-listers.
—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
24 June 2026
The spa was meticulously designed by the talented Cate Mills in collaboration with the property's interior design team.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 June 2026
Pharrell Williams soundtracked Louis Vuitton’s Menswear Spring-Summer 2027 show with several new tracks, including collaborations with Quavo, Lil Baby, and Angelique Kidjo.
—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
24 June 2026
Created in collaboration with the Wiener Festwochen and the Nitsch Foundation, the nine-hour, one-off performance carried forward the spirit of Sea World Venice.
—
Tessa Solomon,
ARTnews.com,
24 June 2026
The collaboration comes as demand grows for photonic technologies that can support next-generation telecommunications networks, advanced sensing systems, healthcare applications, and data center infrastructure.
—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
24 June 2026
Associated Press religion coverage receives support through the AP’s collaboration with The Conversation US, with funding from Lilly Endowment Inc.
—
ABC News,
24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for collaboration
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The new facilities are the latest milestone for the Mario Lemieux Center for Heart Rhythm Care, launched in 2024 through a partnership among the Mario Lemieux Foundation, Highmark Health and AHN.
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The opening also represents a much broader strategic partnership that will see FAO Schwarz products sold through Nordstrom's website and eventually rolled out across the department store chain nationwide.
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Petrakakos said arrangements around possible tolls or coordination with Iran remain largely ad hoc, with most shipping companies avoiding direct engagement because of sanctions risk.
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The annual fireworks display that night is designated a National Security Special Event for the first time by the Department of Homeland Security, the highest classification for federal security coordination.
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That makes fighting commercial bribery harder, owing to limited law enforcement cooperation between those countries and the US, said Henry Pontell, a professor at John Jay College of Criminal Justice.
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday discussed a range of issues, including regional peace and economic cooperation, according to a statement from the presidency in Islamabad.
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Mercury stations retrograde in Cancer in your 7th House of Partnership, bringing old agreements, recurring relationship patterns, client conversations, or one-to-one expectations into review.
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Chan says the trend probably isn't for daters who have a problem overworking in their relationships.
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Starting around September, Morejon said, the DDA will work with several landscape architect firms to create potential design concepts for the park and reach out to community members, civic associations and the city’s parks and recreation advisory board for feedback.
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An Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield spokesperson did not answer the Courant’s questions but instead asked that questions be directed to Susan Halpin, executive director of the Connecticut Association of Health Plans, who is listed as a lobbyist for the association.
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Two complaints raising questions about his party affiliation and motives were filed by the Alaska Republican Party chair.
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There will be concerts, but only certain artists need apply — most of those originally booked have already walked out, saying they were misled about the event’s political affiliations.
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Municipal workers are developing a new low-level drinking water connection to supply the city's approximately 7,300 residents, hotels, businesses and the golf course as the lake level falls, Geller added.
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Organizers hope the event will inspire meaningful conversations about representation in books while encouraging a stronger connection between readers and creators.
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“Collaboration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collaboration. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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