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 These innovations signal a shift from robotic spectacle to practical, everyday applications, emphasizing collaboration, accessibility, and human-robot comfort as robots integrate into our lives. — Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 24 July 2026 Industry analysts note that the collaboration with Anduril also enables Archer to leverage a common aircraft platform across both defense and commercial sectors, potentially reducing development costs while increasing production scale. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 23 July 2026 Every store reflects our brand POV, and some of our spaces feature artist collaborations or cultural elements, aiming to create immersive experiences where customers connect with the brand through design, service and local storytelling. — David Moin, Footwear News, 23 July 2026 Produced as a Hong Kong-US collaboration, the film explores identity, family, cultural displacement, and the difficult choices faced by those navigating between tradition and self-determination. — Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 23 July 2026 This view was captured by radar instruments onboard the satellite NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar) that launched as a collaboration between NASA and ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation). — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 23 July 2026 The film is produced by Germany’s Zeitgeist Filmproduktion FFM and co-produced by Austria’s Wega Film and Germany’s Third Picture in collaboration with We Fade to Grey, Ocean Pictures Filmproduktion and Totem Films. — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 23 July 2026 Being developed in collaboration with European and American companies to maintain compatibility, the PAC-3 ACE is expected to enter production in 36 months. — David Szondy july 22, New Atlas, 23 July 2026 But Hancock said OpenAI’s disclosure and the companies’ collaboration offered evidence that the industry was learning from the failure. — Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 23 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for collaboration

Noun

Earlier this year, the club announced a new global partnership with American fashion brand Tommy Hilfiger.

— James Pearce, New York Times, 20 July 2026
Club names Eli Lilly and Nvidia also have a partnership for AI drug discovery.

— Jim Cramer, CNBC, 20 July 2026

Definition of partnership

Noun

Processes that once depended on layers of coordination begin collapsing into faster, more autonomous systems.

— Nigel Vaz, Time, 20 July 2026
But that required coordination with the city and UC San Diego, which owns some of the west side of the property, to determine the area that could be renovated.

— Ashley Mackin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 July 2026

Definition of coordination

Noun

And Tuesday's launch marked a milestone in that cooperation, as NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman became the first with his title to attend a Soyuz launch in eight years.

— Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 17 July 2026
The policy also says nothing in it will be construed or applied in a way that violates state or federal law requiring compliance or cooperation with lawful law enforcement activity or lawful requests for information.

— Emily McLeod, CBS News, 14 July 2026

Definition of cooperation

Noun

According to the arrest warrant affidavit, detectives received a tip shortly after the killing that Velasquez’s husband may have been jealous of the women’s close relationship.

— Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2026
That’s why Lee has visions of Reid joining forces with Coby White, the new leader of the Hornets’ offense, to form a bond that fosters a relationship on and off the court.

— Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026

Definition of relationship

Noun

When that proved unsustainable, the association hired a landscaping company.

— Josh Bergeron, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026
On July 14, council member Meredith Stead pointed to two neighborhood associations in her district — one in favor of the designation, the other strongly opposed.

— Mark Dee July 24, Idaho Statesman, 24 July 2026

Definition of association

Noun

But to witness the evolution of Lander’s affiliations and relationships is to see the profound shift that has occurred inside the Democratic Party, and across American politics in general.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 July 2026
Waddell confirmed to The Athletic that the Blue Jackets have discussed affiliation with both franchises for the 2026-27 season and beyond.

— Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 20 July 2026

Definition of affiliation

Noun

In parts of the city that have no internet connection, bus drivers are now using walkie-talkies to communicate about where drones are flying.

— Daria Tarasova-Markina, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
Mixing archive footage, audio testimony and contemporary filming, the documentary uncovers overlooked connections across the 20th and 21st centuries.

— John Hopewell, Variety, 17 July 2026