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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noncooperation

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of collaboration Clear communication keeps collaboration useful without draining the spark. — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2026 For Lush’s head of concepts and collaborations Kalem Brinkworth, the intensity of the group’s fandom was a surprise. — Kati Chitrakorn, Vogue, 21 Aug. 2026 The program was developed in collaboration with Learfield's Michigan Sports Properties and designed to align revenue opportunities with Michigan's traditions and fan expectations, according to the university. — Karma Sabbah, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026 The new Olive Young x Sephora collaboration gives shoppers another mainstream way to discover Korean brands without having to navigate third-party sellers or international shipping. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 20 Aug. 2026 His latest venture includes two immersive concerts produced by Balich Wonder Studio in collaboration with the Arena di Verona Foundation. — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 20 Aug. 2026 This article is a collaboration between Reporter Brasil and The Associated Press. — ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026 Louis Vuitton pulled from its own ranks for its first beauty collaboration. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 20 Aug. 2026 Season 2 is produced by Johar’s Dharmatic Entertainment in collaboration with All3Media International, the distributor handling the Indian version of IDTV’s format, which has won both BAFTA and Emmy honors. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 20 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for collaboration

Noun

Utah officials view the partnership as another part of the state’s broader effort to increase energy production.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 25 Aug. 2026
The Golden Globes, Artemis Rising Foundation and Think-Film Impact Production first partnered to launch a documentary prize at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival and then expanded the partnership to Venice last year.

— Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of partnership

Noun

Such a move would mark a significant expansion of Moscow and Pyongyang’s military cooperation and comes as Ukraine is running painfully short of air defenses.

— Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
Both restrict state and local law enforcement cooperation with federal immigration authorities like ICE.

— Dennis Valera, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of cooperation

Noun

Al Solove, chair of Indivisible ATL and a member of the DeFrost Home Depot leadership team, said the coalition is specifically pressing Home Depot to end its relationship with Flock Safety.

— Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
Her motive wasn’t a major part of the trial, but evidence presented by the prosecution suggested her relationship with her in-laws had deteriorated.

— Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of relationship

Noun

There was also a strong association with weight before pregnancy.

— Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
In 1982, walking through a terminal at Newark International Airport in New Jersey, the Kissingers were accosted by Ellen Kaplan, a follower of Lyndon LaRouche, a cult leader with both Marxist and right-wing associations.

— Robert D. Mcfadden, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of association

Noun

The financial affiliations have prompted speculation, especially through strands of the Iranian diaspora, who accuse some of its journalists of exaggerating the level of support for figures in the opposition and of advocating for war.

— Cora Engelbrecht, New Yorker, 24 Aug. 2026
For that reason, my position is not about personal connections to one company or another, my feelings about the moguls who run them, or those moguls’ political affiliations.

— Mike Schur, HollywoodReporter, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of affiliation

Noun

Diddy, who has repeatedly denied any connection to Shakur’s killing, is now in prison on unrelated charges.

— Andy Rose, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
Going one level deeper into full-circle moments for the song, though, is another peculiar connection between Adebimpe and Spider-Man.

— Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 21 Aug. 2026