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 There’s nothing basic about this evening look from the Elie Saab H&M collaboration. — Tina Isaac-Goizé, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026 Our Science Quickly podcast is based on original reporting, collaboration with editors and scientists and exacting production. — Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 3 Sep. 2026 These moments pile up and ultimately converge, paying heartwarming tribute to how even the most monomaniacal movie projects necessitate collaboration. — Marshall Shaffer, IndieWire, 3 Sep. 2026 Designed for the realities of women on set, the jacket serves as a symbol of collaboration, visibility and presence, celebrating the creativity, resilience and leadership of women in film. — Clayton Davis, Variety, 3 Sep. 2026 Business leaders want to turn that impulse into a trend and know that collaboration across the continent and globally is key. — Kamal Ahmed, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2026 The Gucci collaboration involved Goldin photographing an ad campaign that featured musicians Debbie Harry and Kelsey Lu. — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 3 Sep. 2026 Its collaboration with Fortil covers the fuel handling and storage system, which will support the handling, storage and management of nuclear fuel during reactor operations. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026 Wild Horse Nine marks McDonagh’s third film and fourth collaboration with Rockwell. — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for collaboration

Noun

The Athletic reported in May that it was estimated the Betway partnership would be worth in excess of £18m, among the highest of its kind in football in terms of a single partner.

— Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
This marks the continuation of the long-standing partnership, which is continually evolving in line with the changing requirements of the maritime environment, according to a press release.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of partnership

Noun

Successfully completing such projects requires close coordination between the shipbuilder, navy and wider defence-industrial ecosystem.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026
Overdosing on the drug can cause extreme drowsiness, confusion, impaired coordination, decreased reflexes, respiratory depression, coma and possible death.

— Natasha Holt, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of coordination

Noun

Such cooperation is increasingly important as the United States and its allies seek to improve interoperability and maintain credible airpower across the Indo-Pacific.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026
One factor in the harsh penalty for the Clippers seems to be that their cooperation and truthfulness seemed, based on the Wachtell report, something short of optimal, particularly in Zucker’s case.

— John Hollinger, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of cooperation

Noun

On paper, Daphne and Eddie’s relationship was brief and lacked the connective tissue (DNA, legal documents) that might otherwise legitimize it.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2026
Elsewhere — yes, at goddamn Hamburger Hamlet — another couple is negotiating the terms of their relationship.

— Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of relationship

Noun

Observers say the case was significant to the city's freedom of association and it has been closely watched amid the city's drastic political changes following massive anti-government protests in 2019.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026
In 2018, Gallucci was part of a subsequent study that challenged the anecdotal association between consuming energy drinks and studying for longer hours in college.

— Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of association

Noun

The letter next to the name For candidates running in this year’s elections, one of the biggest consequences is the difficulty of escaping the reputation of their party affiliation.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2026
Five years ago, the major detail separating Indiana Hoosiers football and UNT football was conference affiliation.

— Mac Engel September 5, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of affiliation

Noun

The show has been in the works for over a year, so any connections to The Garage’s closure were coincidental but pertinent to everyone in the library.

— Caden Perry, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2026
That idea of jewelry as a vessel for reinterpretation and connection between different wearers also runs throughout the exhibit.

— Livia Caligor, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026