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adjective

kə-ˈlek-tiv How to pronounce collective (audio)
Definition of collectivenext
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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collective

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noun

as in group

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Recent Examples of collective
Adjective
Our collective power to hold ICE accountable starts with looking out for our neighbors and speaking out against injustice in our communities. — Kica Matos, Time, 17 July 2026 Recorded in collaboration with Mexican cumbia collective Turbo Sonidero and Grupo Jejeje’s Arrabalero, this is an LP that, much like Enya herself, is as ambitious as it is grounded. — Kiana Mickles, Pitchfork, 17 July 2026
Noun
One of the other women in the collective is Paulina Otero, a KC local who designs her own line of jewelry. — Kansas City Star, 11 July 2026 Minka works in Chumbaquihui because the line between the individual and the collective is drawn exactly where the economics demand. — Santiago Gowland, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for collective
Recent Examples of Synonyms for collective
  1. collaborative
  2. group
  3. joint
  4. combined
  5. communal
  6. mutual
  7. shared
Adjective
  • The collaborative approach directly addresses the growing demand from European governments for domestic manufacturing capabilities over simple overseas purchasing.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 20 July 2026
  • On the contrary, his brother is low-key, collaborative, and analytical.
    — Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic, 20 July 2026
Definition of collaborative
Noun
  • At least 100,000 have been killed in the fighting, according to conflict monitoring group ACLED.
    — Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
  • The problem is that this group is mostly comprised of uncultured idiots, so Shai and Georgia are the only people who know what Rocky Horror is.
    — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 16 July 2026
Definition of group
Adjective
  • Material Good with three iconic Swiss watchmakers — IWC Schaffhausen, Panerai and Jaeger-LeCoultre — will debut a joint venture boutique between Kodak Group and Material Good in the mall’s luxury wing.
    — Catherine Muccigrosso July 14, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2026
  • The White House’s clearinghouse, dubbed Gold Eagle, is a joint project across the Treasury, the Department of Homeland Security and the Pentagon.
    — Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
Definition of joint
Adjective
  • Soon after, the combined anger of Zeus, Poseidon and Apollo created a storm that killed everyone except the king.
    — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 18 July 2026
  • The deal allowed Premier to sell combined cruise, hotel and theme park packages and offer on-board appearances from Disney characters.
    — Christian Sylt, Fortune, 16 July 2026
Definition of combined
Adjective
  • Enter the World Cup and the soccer fans who traveled from around the world to support their national teams and engage in communal celebration or sorrow.
    — Dee-Ann Durbin, Fortune, 17 July 2026
  • Plenty of similar parties benefit from the same big-tent communal mindset.
    — Kiana Mickles, Pitchfork, 15 July 2026
Definition of communal
Adjective
  • Anything other than a plane crash, such as a building fire, medical emergency or hazardous materials spill at the airport, is handled by the Carlsbad Fire Department, and a large incident would bring in mutual aid from other agencies in the region.
    — Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 July 2026
  • There was a strong theme of mutual respect and admiration from the figureheads of Spain and Argentina as the teams enter the final day of preparation before Sunday’s World Cup final.
    — Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 18 July 2026
Definition of mutual
Adjective
  • Our pacers teach us careful path etiquette (two-by-two, tight to the right) and encourage us to be thoughtful stewards of our shared space.
    — Heidi Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026
  • Palmer says the project grew out of the shared grief and upheaval of recent years.
    — SPIN Staff, SPIN, 9 July 2026
Definition of shared

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