COLLABORATION Synonyms: 67 Similar and Opposite Words

collaboration

noun

Definition of collaboration

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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Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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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Antonyms & Near Antonyms

noncooperation

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of collaboration The hotel underwent a four-year renovation before reopening in 2024, with interiors reimagined by designer Andre Fu and Architects 49 in collaboration with OMA Asia. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026 Some months back, the Graphene team revealed the first device in its Moto collaboration would be priced above Pixels, and that certainly checks out. — Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 5 Nov. 2026 Sisters Tasha and Bella Tanjutco are environmentalists who work with designers and artists to help invigorate their climate work, focusing on collaboration and creativity. — Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2026 The foundation’s late-night sessions also allow musicians to join the performances, continuing a tradition of collaboration and improvisation that has defined Kansas City jazz for generations. — Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2026 Moreover, Shortreed noted that Disney’s collaborations showcase a merging of creative visions while focusing on craftsmanship and storytelling. — Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026 In collaboration with Polar, Motorola also offers a set of advanced insights on the Watch Fit 27. — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 5 Nov. 2026 In Tandem is the second collaboration between UMG and Giovanni Entertainment, following the global sales launch for Ping starring Megan Lawless. — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2026 The error was corrected, and within weeks, Habbal and Druckmüller began a collaboration that grew into a friendship. — IEEE Spectrum, 5 Nov. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for collaboration

Noun

This month, it was reported that KFC ended its roughly four-decade-long partnership with Pepsi in favor of rival Coca-Cola.

— Preston Fore, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
But Finch then offered some perspective on the process that Adebayo and Antetokounmpo are currently going through early in their on-court partnership.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of partnership

Noun

According to the academic, that structure gave progressive digital activism a level of coordination that had been absent even during Lula’s successful campaign in 2022.

— Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2026
What’s needed is the urgency and coordination to put them in place.

— H. Russell Frisby, Baltimore Sun, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of coordination

Noun

Syria signed a defense cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia, and Riyadh provided $403 million in concessional loans for reconstruction projects in Syria this week.

— Damian Zane, semafor.com, 6 Nov. 2026
The response therefore requires cooperation among health authorities, humanitarian agencies, local government, transport services and those responsible for civilian safety.

— Olayinka Stephen Ilesanmi, The Conversation, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of cooperation

Noun

Like father, like son The show’s narrative is centered around the complicated relationship between Vision and his son Tommy Maximoff (Ruaridh Mollica).

— Jeff Spry, Space.com, 2 Nov. 2026
While Republicans have largely not made Pappas’ sexuality a focus of their political campaigns, the GOP has alleged that Pappas failed to disclose a relationship with a corporate lobbyist.

— Chad de Guzman, Time, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of relationship

Noun

Greg Totten, the association’s CEO and former longtime Ventura County district attorney, also criticized the decision and its impact on victims’ families.

— Michael McGough, Sacbee.com, 6 Nov. 2026
She was drawn to the historical associations of religious persecution.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of association

Noun

About 31% of Florida voters registered with minor political parties or without party affiliation — who according to polls are breaking heavily for Democratic candidates — had also already cast a ballot by Monday.

— Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 2 Nov. 2026
After the Alaska Supreme Court restored his spot on the ballot, his party affiliation was changed to nonpartisan, as recommended by the division.

— Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of affiliation

Noun

That connection extends beyond their personal lives and into Curtis’ philanthropic work.

— Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2026
Backside power delivery Backside power delivery routes electrical power through the opposite side of the wafer from the frontside signal connections.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026