cross-pollination
noun
cross-pol·li·na·tion
ˌkrȯs-ˌpä-lə-ˈnā-shən 
1
: the transfer of pollen from one flower to the stigma of another
2
: cross-fertilization sense 2
cross-pollination of fantasy and realism
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The Kardashian-Jenner family loves a cross-pollination moment.
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Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 3 Feb. 2026
What struck me at the time, was the role of cross-pollination of ideas across geographies.
—Alex Lazarow, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Starting from seed can be unreliable due to cross-pollination among different varieties.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2026
The best way to ensure high yields is to plant two or more cultivars together for cross-pollination.
—Larry Figart, Florida Times-Union, 14 Jan. 2026
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Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 3 Feb. 2026
What struck me at the time, was the role of cross-pollination of ideas across geographies.
—Alex Lazarow, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Starting from seed can be unreliable due to cross-pollination among different varieties.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2026
The best way to ensure high yields is to plant two or more cultivars together for cross-pollination.
—Larry Figart, Florida Times-Union, 14 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for cross-pollination
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“Cross-pollination.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cross-pollination. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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