COLLECTIVE Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

kə-ˈlek-tiv

Definition of collective

as in collaborative

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

Adjective

The trend reflects a collective desire for community and belonging in an increasingly uncertain world. — Devika Rao, TheWeek, 23 July 2026 Even many within the AI industry responded with a collective eye-roll. — Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 23 July 2026

Noun

At the forefront of the movement was Uncle Jamm’s Army, a party and performance collective founded by local promoter Rodger Clayton. — Kyle Eustice, SPIN, 21 July 2026 In a World Cup that was so often illuminated by the game’s biggest stars, glory was claimed by the strongest collective. — Oliver Kay, New York Times, 20 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for collective

Recent Examples of Synonyms for collective

Adjective

Among the performers was Roblo the Star, who joined other female rap finalists for the collaborative showcase.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026
Global conflict has already degraded the collaborative atmosphere at CERN, Llewellyn Smith said.

— Lisa Song, CNN Money, 28 July 2026

Definition of collaborative

Noun

In the underwater video, an adult female orca is seen holding onto a dead sharp-tail sunfish that the group had previously killed.

— Matthew Glasser, ABC News, 23 July 2026
Last December, Berman outdid himself, landing $867 million in financing from a group of lenders that include Apollo Global and JPMorgan Chase to convert a 1960s-era office building at 111 Wall Street.

— Andrew Rice, Curbed, 23 July 2026

Definition of group

Adjective

Quarterback Baker Mayfield is looking to bounce back as well, including from a late-season AC joint sprain.

— Jake Ciely, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Some of the most common include irregular periods, hot flashes, night sweats, sleep disturbances, mood changes, vaginal dryness, brain fog and joint pain as hormone levels begin to fluctuate, according to Mayo Clinic.

— Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of joint

Adjective

For example, in Pennsylvania, the combined activity of two radioactive forms of radium averaged 2,000 picocuries per liter in conventional oil and gas brine and 1,800 picocuries per liter in unconventional Marcellus Shale brine.

— Nathaniel Warner, The Conversation, 24 July 2026
Worlds of Fun and Oceans of Fun, a combined amusement and water park that makes an easy add-on to any early season game-day itinerary.

— Taylor Haught, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026

Definition of combined

Adjective

Pirkei Avot, in Judaism, a tractate within the Mishnah that focuses on ethical, communal, and religious values.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 July 2026
But audience appetite for great stories, and for the communal experience of cinema-going, is strikingly resurgent and our filmmaking talent continues to be among the world’s best.

— Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 23 July 2026

Definition of communal

Adjective

Companies embracing enduring relationships and providing necessary business tools will unlock mutual financial growth, moving past outdated, expensive short-term activations.

— Alejandra Rojas, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
The overinvestment, paired with the contradictory mixture of competition and mutual investment at the frontier, is giving some investors heartburn.

— Tobias Burns, CNBC, 26 July 2026

Definition of mutual

Adjective

What’s more, some creators already build pathways toward peer connection, mutual aid, learning, advocacy, and shared purpose.

— Belonging Forum, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Even in moments like these, the strength of ESPN comes from our people, our teamwork and our shared mission to serve sports fans.

— Dade Hayes, Deadline, 21 July 2026

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