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

Synonyms & Similar Words

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 In addition, some toothpaste makers like Colgate, Tom's of Maine, Arm & Hammer, and OxiClean have entered into collaborations with private recycling business TerraCycle to offer free take-back programs. — Anne Makovec, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026 Ask who wants what, clarify the plan, and let collaboration stay light enough to breathe. — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026 The companies say the collaboration could eventually lead to new agreements covering technology development, fuel qualification, supply-chain development and commercial deployment. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 Aug. 2026 The speed and scale AI offers have shifted many creative workflows, putting more emphasis on the thinking, judgment and collaboration needed to shape the strongest work from the very beginning. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 Also in education, Griffin gave $50 million to the University of Miami for a research facility, $20 million to Miami Dade College, $16 million for collaborations with Miami-Dade County Public Schools and more. — Austin Horn, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2026 That was in part due to collaboration between Park and Rubin. — Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2026 Last year, Fakhoury said the Orlando event drew a crowd from all different backgrounds and brought people together to forge lasting connections that inspired new collaborations. — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2026 The brand saw a resurgence in the early 2020s thanks to collaborations with big names like Crocs and celebrities like John Mayer. — Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for collaboration

Noun

The initiative began in 2016 as a way to honor and build awareness for African, African American and Caribbean cuisine with partnerships, culinary events and marketing campaigns intended to highlight small, local food and beverage businesses.

— Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Italy has also pointed to Ceuta to push forward a controversial plan, forged in Italy's partnership with Albania, to move migrant screenings outside of the EU.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of partnership

Noun

The org chart flattens because the coordination overhead that justified middle layers, translating between product, builders, and reviewers, is increasingly absorbed by AI tools.

— Michael Wee, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
And now, as Ebola ravages the Congo, advocates say that this is exactly the sort of outbreak that money and coordination was intended to contain.

— Adam Harris, The Atlantic, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of coordination

Noun

The question that could cut through all of this is whether UEFA follows through with its threat of a boycott and non-cooperation, both of which could make FIFA ungovernable for Infantino.

— Aleks Klosok, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
Its successes have drawn international interest and drone cooperation agreements with nine countries, with further deals being negotiated with 15 other countries, according to Kyiv officials.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of cooperation

Noun

The construction of new schools while the district was cutting staff to balance a multi-million-dollar budget deficit was one point of contention between DUSD and the city's teachers' association, which went on strike in March.

— Kara St. Cyr, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
The association, with membership in faculties at most universities, will work to identify students who could benefit from monetary help to finish their degrees, Farmer said.

— Austin Horn, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of association

Noun

Authorities have released few details about Kim’s flight from the US and capture in Laos, or his connection to the victim’s family and the other suspects.

— Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
Natural gas demand has increased among sectors where pipeline connections remain limited or temporary supply is needed.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2026