as in collaborative
used or done by a number of people as a group
the cleanup of the neighborhood park was a collective effort for which many people should be thanked
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Recent Examples of collective
Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
His suicide was collective murder in which the Iranian public were inadvertent participants.
—Amir Ahmadi Arian, The Dial, 15 Jan. 2026
Jamie Landers, Dallas Morning News, 5 Jan. 2026
In July 2024, Leroy told WWD that Woman&Design by Maison&Objet was envisaged as a business and creative collective that aims to identify, connect and promote women who are pushing the boundaries of product design, interior decoration, craft and lifestyle.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 5 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
When Venus is in Capricorn, our collective idea of love is one that is built upon a solid foundation and earned over time.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
His suicide was collective murder in which the Iranian public were inadvertent participants.
—Amir Ahmadi Arian, The Dial, 15 Jan. 2026
Noun
The musician was part of New Dallas, a loose collective of friends who advocate for peace and unity in the local rap scene.
—Jamie Landers, Dallas Morning News, 5 Jan. 2026
In July 2024, Leroy told WWD that Woman&Design by Maison&Objet was envisaged as a business and creative collective that aims to identify, connect and promote women who are pushing the boundaries of product design, interior decoration, craft and lifestyle.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 5 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for collective
Adjective
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The dispute was resolved after Singh agreed to provide additional context, explaining that the files were collaborative documents shared among participants through the messaging app Signal.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
10 Jan. 2026
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But it's always been very collaborative and just lovely.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Israeli attacks weakened Iran’s regional armed proxy groups such as Hamas and Hezbollahwhile US strikes dealt significant damage to the country’s nuclear program, which the government spent billions to develop.—
Mitchell McCluskey,
CNN Money,
12 Jan. 2026
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The Associated Press reported that the grim discovery underscores the tactics used by criminal groups competing for control of territory and trafficking routes, especially along the country’s coastline.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
12 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Shortly after their newsletter announcement, the couple shared a joint Instagram post with the same video.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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Minneapolis leaders are pushing for state law enforcement to be part of a joint investigation with the FBI into Wednesday's shooting.—
Victor Jacobo,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The combined share of four South Indian languages decreased from 48% in 2024 to 44% in 2025, with only Kannada showing significant growth among the group.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
15 Jan. 2026
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Seventeen states levied a combined state and local sales tax rate of seven percent or greater in 2025.—
Malachi Barrett,
Freep.com,
15 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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For others, joy comes from movement that feels expressive, creative, or communal, like drumming to the beat of music or scaling up a wall.—
Ciara Lucas,
SELF,
15 Jan. 2026
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The pair also host hands-on sushi experiences that emphasize a casual, communal approach, with vegetarian and vegan options available.—
Austin American Statesman,
Austin American Statesman,
12 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Status will be granted for no more than 24 months unless mutual consent is given for an extension.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
13 Jan. 2026
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During an appearance on Table Manners with Jessie and Lennie Ware in January 2024, the actress revealed that the pair actually met when they were set up on a blind date by a mutual friend, music executive Marc Robinson.—
Ariana Quihuiz,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Networking has evolved from something fast and transactional into something rooted in trust, mutual respect and shared benefit.—
Dr. Shaheena Janjuha-Jivraj,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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The state leads the country in EV adoption and has a network of more than 200,000 public and shared charging stations, the governor’s office said.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Collective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collective. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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