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as in partnerships
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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as in coordinations
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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Recent Examples of collaborations
Its Green Heart initiatives foster partnerships with local farms for fresh produce and collaborations with social enterprises providing in-room amenities, ensuring their environmental efforts also deliver positive social results.
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Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
The moments that came from collaborations with folks or moments that came from the generosity of spirit of someone who is in recovery and wanted to share a story on a certain day.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 24 Jan. 2026
And in 2026, the chilly months are teeming with rare appearances and fresh collaborations capable of inspiring a trip to the theater even in the darkest depths of winter.
—Ellen Przepasniak, Chicago Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026
Beyond its collaborations with Nike, Comme des Garçons has popular partnerships with brands including Asics, Converse and New Balance.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 24 Jan. 2026
The collaborations help bring professional cycling closer to Rouvy’s user base through training and workouts, as well as community events throughout the year.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Bowie enjoyed fruitful collaborations with a number of other rock and roll luminaries, like Iggy Pop and Lou Reed.
—Alex Heigl, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
Lululemon has shifted from its historically sleek and highly functional aesthetic toward louder branding and collaborations, such as with Disney, that are not aligned with the core customer.
—Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2026
The firm focuses on helping institutions establish overseas campuses, strengthen global collaborations, manage accreditation and curriculum requirements, and address logistical and administrative complexities.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 9 Jan. 2026
Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
The moments that came from collaborations with folks or moments that came from the generosity of spirit of someone who is in recovery and wanted to share a story on a certain day.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 24 Jan. 2026
And in 2026, the chilly months are teeming with rare appearances and fresh collaborations capable of inspiring a trip to the theater even in the darkest depths of winter.
—Ellen Przepasniak, Chicago Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026
Beyond its collaborations with Nike, Comme des Garçons has popular partnerships with brands including Asics, Converse and New Balance.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 24 Jan. 2026
The collaborations help bring professional cycling closer to Rouvy’s user base through training and workouts, as well as community events throughout the year.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Bowie enjoyed fruitful collaborations with a number of other rock and roll luminaries, like Iggy Pop and Lou Reed.
—Alex Heigl, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
Lululemon has shifted from its historically sleek and highly functional aesthetic toward louder branding and collaborations, such as with Disney, that are not aligned with the core customer.
—Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2026
The firm focuses on helping institutions establish overseas campuses, strengthen global collaborations, manage accreditation and curriculum requirements, and address logistical and administrative complexities.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for collaborations
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Rather than treating telco partnerships, billing integrations, and market launches as one-off projects, some are trying to handle bundling as an ongoing system that works across regions.—
Kolawole Samuel Adebayo,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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Beyond its collaborations with Nike, Comme des Garçons has popular partnerships with brands including Asics, Converse and New Balance.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
24 Jan. 2026
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Thus, the study authors recommended that future microbial community models incorporate positive interactions and seek to account for how relationships among species may vary with environmental conditions.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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In organizations, sensing would mean leaders tuning into the quality of relationships, the subtle shifts in conversation, the energy in meetings, the unspoken tensions.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Someone affiliated with national and state tax associations – with acronyms like AICPA, NAEA, NATP, NSA or NSTP – is a great sign.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The news was celebrated by hundreds of migrant rights groups and prominent Catholic associations who had campaigned and obtained 700,000 signatures for a similar initiative that was admitted for debate in Congress in 2024 but was unlikely to get enough votes to pass.—
Renata Brito,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan. 2026
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Andrea Katz does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.—
Andrea Katz,
The Conversation,
26 Jan. 2026
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Guidelines show the agency considers how much time a person spends outside California, where their family and primary home are located, the location of bank accounts and doctors, permanence of work in the state and even affiliations with churches and country clubs.—
Ethan Baron,
Mercury News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Discoveryis the market’s platform showcasing feature films in development, promoting Nordic talents and fostering international co-production, financing and sales connections.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
30 Jan. 2026
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From immersive experiences to meaningful connections, this is where momentum builds and ideas move forward.—
Alexandra York,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Collaborations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collaborations. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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