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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
Past inductions have sometimes but not always included musical collaborations between inductor and inductee — depending, oftentimes, on whether the person doing the honors is a singer or from some other walk of entertainment.
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Chris Willman, Variety, 6 May 2026
In the fall of 2026, Chanel will officially launch an annual, one-year fellowship in collaboration with the Guggenheim.
—News Desk, Artforum, 6 May 2026
Notable deals include specialized collaborations, like the LoveShackFancy Mini Cooler, which is currently reduced from $140 to $98—a total savings of $42.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
Polish composer Zbigniew Preisner is best known for his collaboration with director Krzysztof Kieślowski and writer Krzysztof Piesiewicz, and scores for No End, Dekalog, The Double Life of Véronique, and the Three Colours trilogy.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 6 May 2026
Retail pricing has not been confirmed, but the artist’s previous New Balance Abzorb 1890 collaborations were priced at $200.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 6 May 2026
The collaboration involves the Disneyland Resort, the California Children’s Hospital Assn.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
Associated Press religion coverage receives support through the AP’s collaboration with The Conversation US, with funding from Lilly Endowment Inc.
—David Crary, Fortune, 6 May 2026
First edition of Book-to-Screen The new offering, inspired by Books at Berlinale, was developed in collaborations with Germany’s Frankfurter Buchmesse, Svět knihy (Book World) and the Moravian Library in Brno and with the support of the PPF Foundation.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 2026
Chris Willman, Variety, 6 May 2026
In the fall of 2026, Chanel will officially launch an annual, one-year fellowship in collaboration with the Guggenheim.
—News Desk, Artforum, 6 May 2026
Notable deals include specialized collaborations, like the LoveShackFancy Mini Cooler, which is currently reduced from $140 to $98—a total savings of $42.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
Polish composer Zbigniew Preisner is best known for his collaboration with director Krzysztof Kieślowski and writer Krzysztof Piesiewicz, and scores for No End, Dekalog, The Double Life of Véronique, and the Three Colours trilogy.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 6 May 2026
Retail pricing has not been confirmed, but the artist’s previous New Balance Abzorb 1890 collaborations were priced at $200.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 6 May 2026
The collaboration involves the Disneyland Resort, the California Children’s Hospital Assn.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
Associated Press religion coverage receives support through the AP’s collaboration with The Conversation US, with funding from Lilly Endowment Inc.
—David Crary, Fortune, 6 May 2026
First edition of Book-to-Screen The new offering, inspired by Books at Berlinale, was developed in collaborations with Germany’s Frankfurter Buchmesse, Svět knihy (Book World) and the Moravian Library in Brno and with the support of the PPF Foundation.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for collaboration
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Achieving near-100% online property tax payments, in partnership with our residents, is the single greatest operational efficiency gain yielding millions in more revenue annually.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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The improvements were the result of a partnership by the Progress Center for Independent Living, the MWRD, the Blue Island Chamber of Commerce, the Blue Island Disability Committee and other area groups.—
Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
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Expedition travel protection policies often include emergency medical coverage, medical evacuation, trip interruption protection, and coordination services designed to transport travelers from remote regions to advanced medical facilities if a serious emergency occurs.—
Barbara Booth,
CNBC,
9 May 2026
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Through skill, sacrifice and professionalism, our first responders have narrowly avoided major disasters, including the recent high-rise fire in Towson that could have ended far worse without rapid response and coordination on scene.—
Nick Stewart,
Baltimore Sun,
9 May 2026
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Its long-term goal is to create a market for film rights to adaptations of literary works from the region, thereby strengthening cooperation between the film and book industries.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
6 May 2026
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The challenge is compounded by the fact that much of the government’s evaluation effort depends on cooperation from the same companies building the models.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
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Your co-parent is managing treatment, uncertainty and the very real fear of how this will affect his relationship with his daughter.—
Jann Blackstone,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2026
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Her childhood, family relationships, and upbringing in the South shape her understanding of her identity as a writer and storyteller.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
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The metal’s association with kings melds perfectly with his conception of himself as one.—
Jennifer Wilson,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Arts institutions in the area have formed an association to resist the development.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 May 2026
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Under California’s primary system, the top two finishers advance to the November general election regardless of party affiliation.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
8 May 2026
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The top two vote getters in the June 2 primary, regardless of party affiliation, will advance to the general election in November.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
8 May 2026
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This is a uniquely lonely work of art, but one that maintains faith in the possibility of connection.—
Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
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The barren landscape, despite its harsh conditions (daytime temperatures often exceed 125 degrees Fahrenheit), was—and still is—famous for its connection to many legends of treasure.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
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“Collaboration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collaboration. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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