collaborative

adjective

Definition of collaborativenext
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 Next up, Lowenstein told Fortune exclusively, are collaborative features that will let members plan alongside their spouses, siblings, executive assistants, children, and closest friends. — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026 Afterward, Fauci met with a Chinese delegation, comprised of various CCP members, to debrief them on the NIH’s collaborative work with China. — Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 9 Oct. 2026 While retaining the distinctive tabi construction of its archival reference, the collaborative series introduces thicker bases and more substantial proportions to create a new expression. — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026 The artist is a finalist in 15 categories, including recognition for DINASTÍA, his collaborative album with Peso Pluma. — Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 9 Oct. 2026 The collaborative way of making the film revolves around keeping an open mind, with writer/producers Phil Lord and Christopher Miller in the mix and material taken from real-life experiences. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026 For anyone who remembers the collaborative chaos of the Elephant 6 circle in the late Nineties, what’s happening at Historic New Jersey isn’t far off — there’s always someone making something in that house. — Simon Vozick-Levinson, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2026 Tyler and Perry also teamed with Yungblud for One More Time, a collaborative EP released last November. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 7 Oct. 2026 As for those noise complaints, the FAA said addressing that issue takes a collaborative effort. — Marissa Perlman, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for collaborative
  1. collective
  2. joint
  3. combined
  4. communal
  5. mutual
  6. cooperative
  7. shared
Adjective
  • Part of our collective mounting dread is that this technology is far outstripping the ability, access, and time required to study its effects on human beings.
    — Laura Reiley, Vanity Fair, 9 Oct. 2026
  • O’Hare though paid individuals a collective $16,000 for canvassing, whereas Simmons doesn’t report spending any.
    — Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of collective
Adjective
  • Sotomayor, a liberal, and Gorsuch, a conservative, released a joint statement with the high court’s decision not to hear Herrera-Salazar’s appeal after the federal government indicted him twice for allegedly illegally entering the country.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 13 Oct. 2026
  • As part of Banijay and All3Media’s merger, which closed in July, the new joint entity inherited All3Media’s stand, which has been renamed Banijay Terrace and is being used for overspill.
    — K.J. Yossman, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of joint
Adjective
  • The combined sewage-overflow tanks that are supposed to divert sewage from running into the canal won’t be complete until 2029 — a seven-year delay that might require parts of the canal to be re-dredged again to remove the contamination.
    — Kim Velsey, Curbed, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The lawsuit settlement with Bonta requires that the combined company produce at least 30 movies a year for five years.
    — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of combined
Adjective
  • While pretty, the beachfront isn’t ideal for swimming, so the three communal pools are a welcome perk.
    — Chris Schalkx, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Accessibility There are ramps leading up to the lobby and most communal areas, while an elevator makes every level accessible without the need for stairs.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of communal
Adjective
  • During that time the female lead Rosa Salazar exited, by all accounts a mutual decision, and Fumero came on board.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The Country Music Hall of Famer and Kansas City have enjoyed a relationship of mutual admiration for decades.
    — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of mutual
Adjective
  • Jarrett Ortiz Jarrett Ortiz’s journey at Estée Lauder began over five years ago through the Drexel University cooperative education program.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Spivey said that Pike was cooperative during the execution attempt, even helping the execution team find a good vein for her IV.
    — Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of cooperative
Adjective
  • What is already clear is the tremendous talent across our organization and our shared mission to deepen and extend our fans’ emotional connection to our iconic brands and franchises through high-quality products and stories.
    — Todd Spangler, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The shared affinity was clear in the celebration, as Mesa sprayed Cash with alcohol, and Vilade and Erik Neander, the team’s president of baseball operations, embraced while Vilade was interviewed.
    — Nicolas Villamil, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of shared

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“Collaborative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collaborative. Accessed 15 Oct. 2026.

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