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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
Kniffen sees Levi Strauss benefiting from a return to skinny and slim-straight fit jeans, applauding recent collaborations and collections that successfully revived old silhouette cuts.
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Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 7 Feb. 2026
Elsewhere, the Gravel Running hybrid running shoe was studied for off-road explorations and mixed terrains, while the Sportstyle line arrayed emblematic designs and collaborations proving how Salomon transcended sports and performance to resonate also with a fashion audience.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 6 Feb. 2026
Specifically off limits for league collaborations, however, are posts from players that contain video or mention athlete sponsors.
—Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 6 Feb. 2026
The record features collaborations with big names like Céline Dion, Ariana Grande, Kenny G, and Chris Stapleton.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Feb. 2026
In the campaign, Zendaya pays tribute to the iconic Speedy bag, which, since its inception, has taken on many different forms in fashion history—serving as a playground for artistic collaborations and a canvas for hyper-personalization.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 5 Feb. 2026
The mockumentary’s origins go back further than O’Hara’s shimmering collaborations with Guest and his regular stable of skilled actors, including Eugene Levy, Parker Posey, and Jennifer Coolidge.
—Paula Mejía, The Atlantic, 4 Feb. 2026
Like Mitch & Mickey, Levy and O’Hara had built up decades of history together by this point, with more collaborations — including Guest’s For Your Consideration in 2006 and Schitt’s Creek over a decade later — still to come.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 31 Jan. 2026
Le Saux is known for his frequent collaborations with Olivier Assayas (Carlos, Clouds of Sils Maria, Personal Shopper) and François Ozon (Swimming Pool, 5×2).
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 31 Jan. 2026
Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 7 Feb. 2026
Elsewhere, the Gravel Running hybrid running shoe was studied for off-road explorations and mixed terrains, while the Sportstyle line arrayed emblematic designs and collaborations proving how Salomon transcended sports and performance to resonate also with a fashion audience.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 6 Feb. 2026
Specifically off limits for league collaborations, however, are posts from players that contain video or mention athlete sponsors.
—Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 6 Feb. 2026
The record features collaborations with big names like Céline Dion, Ariana Grande, Kenny G, and Chris Stapleton.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Feb. 2026
In the campaign, Zendaya pays tribute to the iconic Speedy bag, which, since its inception, has taken on many different forms in fashion history—serving as a playground for artistic collaborations and a canvas for hyper-personalization.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 5 Feb. 2026
The mockumentary’s origins go back further than O’Hara’s shimmering collaborations with Guest and his regular stable of skilled actors, including Eugene Levy, Parker Posey, and Jennifer Coolidge.
—Paula Mejía, The Atlantic, 4 Feb. 2026
Like Mitch & Mickey, Levy and O’Hara had built up decades of history together by this point, with more collaborations — including Guest’s For Your Consideration in 2006 and Schitt’s Creek over a decade later — still to come.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 31 Jan. 2026
Le Saux is known for his frequent collaborations with Olivier Assayas (Carlos, Clouds of Sils Maria, Personal Shopper) and François Ozon (Swimming Pool, 5×2).
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 31 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for collaborations
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Nvidia’s global ambition As Nvidia’s chips have become the backbone of the global AI industry, the company’s partnerships have expanded well beyond North America.—
Rosa de Acosta,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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Ask graciously, because clarity ensures partnerships feel safe.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2026
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Borderlands has developed relationships with pro-bono attorneys who help immigrants facing deportation.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Many people have a profound attachment to suffering and staying in unhappy relationships and so a lot of my work is trying to figure out why.—
Daisy Jones,
Vogue,
10 Feb. 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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However, major medical associations have condemned these practices, noting they are not supported by evidence and contribute to discrimination and stigma.—
Kara Fox,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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But university associations and states revolted, arguing the move violated Congress’ directions and the NIH’s own policies.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
4 Feb. 2026
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Christopher Williams has both west coast and east coast affiliations having been born in New York City but received his bachelor's degree at Stanford University in Palo Alto, just down the road from Santa Clara's Levi's Stadium where the game will be played.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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District 7 voters of all partisan affiliations deserve a clean path to a clean election in 2026.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 Feb. 2026
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These concerns are sharpened by the shadow of Epstein, whose connections to powerful figures continue to surface.—
Lauryn Overhultz , Ashley Papa , Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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But retailers who have the connections can work directly with factories too.—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Collaborations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collaborations. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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