as in collective
used or done by a number of people as a group
a culture in which the raising of children is regarded as a collaborative endeavor for a whole village
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Recent Examples of collaborative
The days of the secluded mathematician chalking up a blackboard have largely given way to a collaborative spirit as math has become increasingly technical.
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Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2026
This manufacturing stage follows the completion of a collaborative project under the Canadian Nuclear Research Initiative which validated the computer codes and analysis methods used for design and safety analysis.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 19 Apr. 2026
Colorado has a strong track record of collaborative problem-solving.
—Heidi Williams, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
Film is a collaborative art form in which community is a driving force, allowing creators to stay fueled and driven.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
On a collaborative record where slurred Mandarin intersects with stuttering synths, the Chengdu rapper and his mentor interrogate the disconnect between social life and our internal worlds.
—James Gui, Pitchfork, 17 Apr. 2026
Dillihay will explore the creative decision-making, cultural perspective, and collaborative leadership required to bring the project to life – from guiding story and shaping performances to aligning hundreds of artists and technicians behind one cohesive vision.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2026
The collaborative project is now bringing together community youth for exercise, leadership training, team building, coping skills, crucial conversations and new friendships.
—Christina Mayo, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
Her work engages with institutional critique, Indigenous epistemologies, and collaborative modes of curatorial practice.
—María Carri, Artforum, 16 Apr. 2026
Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2026
This manufacturing stage follows the completion of a collaborative project under the Canadian Nuclear Research Initiative which validated the computer codes and analysis methods used for design and safety analysis.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 19 Apr. 2026
Colorado has a strong track record of collaborative problem-solving.
—Heidi Williams, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
Film is a collaborative art form in which community is a driving force, allowing creators to stay fueled and driven.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
On a collaborative record where slurred Mandarin intersects with stuttering synths, the Chengdu rapper and his mentor interrogate the disconnect between social life and our internal worlds.
—James Gui, Pitchfork, 17 Apr. 2026
Dillihay will explore the creative decision-making, cultural perspective, and collaborative leadership required to bring the project to life – from guiding story and shaping performances to aligning hundreds of artists and technicians behind one cohesive vision.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2026
The collaborative project is now bringing together community youth for exercise, leadership training, team building, coping skills, crucial conversations and new friendships.
—Christina Mayo, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
Her work engages with institutional critique, Indigenous epistemologies, and collaborative modes of curatorial practice.
—María Carri, Artforum, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for collaborative
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However unsustainable as a business model, those conditions gave rise to passionate work, and the collective fervor of cast and crew is reflected in the film’s thrillingly intense images.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
16 Apr. 2026
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Filmed over thirteen years, Crocodile follows their homemade film collective as creativity becomes a lifeline and a bold act of rewriting their futures.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
16 Apr. 2026
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Hope United — a joint effort of the Los Angeles Mission and Hope the Mission — is helping organize the event, which will feature music, giveaways and multiple volunteer shifts.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Cerina Fairfax had asked the court to award joint legal custody, with the children primarily residing with her while Justin Fairfax would have a visitation schedule, according to the filing.—
Rebekah Riess,
CNN Money,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Some theater operators have also questioned whether the combined company could achieve its goal of releasing 30 films a year, particularly after the cost cuts that are expected after the merger closes.—
Samantha Masunaga,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2026
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With a combined total of 100 million Instagram followers, striker Haaland is celebrated for bringing his home country to the World Cup for the first time in 28 years, while Júnior returns for his sophomore tournament, having reached the quarterfinal in 2022.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2026
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Every Friday night from May to November, the Legendary Cyphers crew hosts a hip-hop free-for-all in Union Square Park with rappers of all skill levels taking turns freestyling over a communal beat.—
The Editors,
Curbed,
16 Apr. 2026
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Timber rattlesnakes, for instance, have very unique behaviors and an interesting life history with communal denning in the winter and communal breeding.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Dixon Gálvez-Searle is a founding member of The Southwest Collective, which focuses on mutual aid, small-business support, environmental justice and safe streets advocacy on Chicago’s Southwest Side.—
Juan Sebastian Arias,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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Connection flourishes in every season of life when expectations are realistic and commitment is mutual.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The study highlights a shift in bioengineering approaches, moving from single-organism engineering toward cooperative microbial systems that behave like living electrical circuits.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Apr. 2026
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The driver who was involved remained at the scene and has been cooperative, Terra said.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Report it immediately and be prepared for every move, every smile, every sip of a drink, to be examined for signs that this was, if not consensual, somehow deserved — a gray area of shared responsibility.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2026
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These are not lazy callbacks, but shared touchstones — part of a pop cultural language the film embedded into our collective consciousness, and that the show both celebrates and lovingly skewers.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Collaborative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collaborative. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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