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
Rob Wolfe, The Atlantic, 19 Feb. 2026
All of us are under the collective spell cast by one of the most fleeting spectacles within the National Park Service.
—Stephanie Pearson, Outside, 19 Feb. 2026
Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
At Park Manor 75, a monthly series called Blaq Talk is presented as a collective for open dialogue.
—Anna Lee Iijima, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
But by participating in the past half century’s slide into hyper-individualism, libertarian paternalists are contributing to a collective ungluing.
—Rob Wolfe, The Atlantic, 19 Feb. 2026
All of us are under the collective spell cast by one of the most fleeting spectacles within the National Park Service.
—Stephanie Pearson, Outside, 19 Feb. 2026
Noun
This bike club promotes itself as people riding in a pack rather than a mass collective that takes over the streets.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
At Park Manor 75, a monthly series called Blaq Talk is presented as a collective for open dialogue.
—Anna Lee Iijima, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for collective
Adjective
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Bensussen said the show’s sound designer, who has also composed original music for the production, has been attending rehearsals and is deeply involved with the collaborative creative process.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
22 Feb. 2026
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One of their most beloved collaborative efforts was 1981’s Celia & Willie.—
Lucas Villa,
Rolling Stone,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Penge was in the last group Thursday and was on the 10th hole when play was suspended because of darkness.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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In terms of broader wellness offerings, the property has complimentary bikes for cruising around the neighborhood, group meditation and sound bath sessions, morning yoga, and Sunday hikes to Tahquitz Canyon.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Poland is already working with Ukraine on drone technology in joint military training programs and manufacturing projects.—
SAM McNEIL,
Arkansas Online,
21 Feb. 2026
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The three-way pact is scheduled for joint review starting July 1.—
Foreign Correspondent,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The Americans have romped through the field in winning all six games by a combined margin of 31-1, and haven’t allowed a goal since the second period of a tournament-opening 5-1 win over Czechia.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Norway have taken gold in the team sprint Nordic combined event, with Jens Luraas Oftebro taking his third gold medal of these Games.—
Sean Nevin,
NBC news,
19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Outdoors, a long communal dining table sits in the courtyard beneath glowing string lights, right next to the koi pond.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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As the snowcrete melts and the cherry blossoms start to peek out from Tidal Basin branches, dare to allow yourself a moment of communal levity.—
Sophia Solano,
Washington Post,
19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Chesterton Fire provided mutual aid to the house, which is on the border of Chesterton, said Deputy Fire Chief Brandon Smith.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2026
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Moreover, restoring a culture grounded in professionalism, transparency, and mutual respect is essential for enhancing the safety of staff and individuals in custody.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The finance minister didn't say it, but India's initiative appeared to be a response to China's decade-long buildup of troops and military and civilian infrastructure along their shared border.—
Omkar Khandekar,
NPR,
17 Feb. 2026
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But an alliance forged out of shared perseverance was shattered at the merge when Q moved against Tiffany and told others about her immunity idol.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Collective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collective. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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