1
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
As for Gemini season, your social life and collaborations take off.
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
As marathon weekends become increasingly crowded with brand activations, collaborations, hubs and giveaways, how can performance brands stand out from one another — and hold their own as more sports-adjacent brands enter the mix?
—Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 30 Apr. 2026
With recent collaborations with tech titans like NVIDIA and hardware experts like Kinova, AtkinsRéalis is building an ecosystem where the next generation of energy is managed by machines that never tire and fear nothing, even the invisible glow of a reactor core.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Apr. 2026
Kehlani’s mood is contagious enough to infect otherwise okay collaborations with R&B institutions.
—Alfred Soto, Pitchfork, 28 Apr. 2026
Art and sports, a crossover worth watching Museums have been experimenting with new ways to reach broader audiences for years, from after-hours events to pop culture collaborations.
—Taylor Haught, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
Are there already concrete collaborations that came out of Canneseries?
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 28 Apr. 2026
Sleepers was your first of five collaborations with Robert De Niro.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 25 Apr. 2026
Kingpins Amsterdam, held at Sugar Factory April 15-16, served as a platform for several creative collaborations.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 24 Apr. 2026
Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
As marathon weekends become increasingly crowded with brand activations, collaborations, hubs and giveaways, how can performance brands stand out from one another — and hold their own as more sports-adjacent brands enter the mix?
—Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 30 Apr. 2026
With recent collaborations with tech titans like NVIDIA and hardware experts like Kinova, AtkinsRéalis is building an ecosystem where the next generation of energy is managed by machines that never tire and fear nothing, even the invisible glow of a reactor core.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Apr. 2026
Kehlani’s mood is contagious enough to infect otherwise okay collaborations with R&B institutions.
—Alfred Soto, Pitchfork, 28 Apr. 2026
Art and sports, a crossover worth watching Museums have been experimenting with new ways to reach broader audiences for years, from after-hours events to pop culture collaborations.
—Taylor Haught, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
Are there already concrete collaborations that came out of Canneseries?
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 28 Apr. 2026
Sleepers was your first of five collaborations with Robert De Niro.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 25 Apr. 2026
Kingpins Amsterdam, held at Sugar Factory April 15-16, served as a platform for several creative collaborations.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for collaborations
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But as Gemini season begins, your partnerships take center stage — conversations, commitments and unexpected developments keep you on your toes.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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Now’s the time to stock up on the brand’s cult-favorite scents, get Mom a thoughtful Mother’s Day gift (peep the new Vera Bradley collaboration), and try some of Bath & Body Works’ most recent partnerships (like its 2026 Disney Princess collection).—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
1 May 2026
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The storefront closed, foot traffic disappeared and retail relationships faded.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
4 May 2026
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Mike’s relationships with talent on both sides of the camera was legendary.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Variety,
4 May 2026
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Davie didn’t go into detail on how to reach such scale but mentioned partnerships with big sector and technology players, which has been a focus for him and his team, including cooperations with Disney.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Mar. 2026
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Steyer, a billionaire himself, has said the state’s wealthiest residents and cooperations should pay more in taxes.—
Grace Hase,
Mercury News,
1 Feb. 2026
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The first of two days of hearings with retail trade associations and supply chain stakeholders took place on Tuesday in Washington as a part of the office of the United States Trade Representative’s Section 301 investigations into excess industrial capacity across 16 foreign economies.—
Kate Nishimura,
Footwear News,
6 May 2026
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While there are other national athletic associations for college sports, none rivals the NCAA in terms of market control and attracting the best athletes.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
6 May 2026
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However, the state superintendent is a nonpartisan race, and party affiliations won’t be listed on the ballot.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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The authors do not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and have disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.—
Gary Skuse,
The Conversation,
28 Apr. 2026
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Every entrepreneur and startup brings something new to the table, whether that’s industry expertise, unique resources, or market connections.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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Education outcomes — especially whether students show up to school — are strengthened when families have strong connections to their child’s school.—
Arne Duncan,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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“Collaborations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collaborations. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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