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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
The cataclysm is indelibly seared into La Guaira’s collective consciousness. — Mery Mogollón, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026 In 2024, the artist added a fifth video, Keening, addressing collective mourning and rage after October 7, 2023, in which Hamas killed 1,200 Israelis and took 240 more hostage. — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Noun
Spain’s defining strength has long been the collective, with individuals thriving within a wider framework rather than carrying the burden alone. — Mark Carey, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026 The logo is a metaphor for the two’s belief that a neighborhood should be a collective, not a series of individuals. — Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 7 Aug. 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 novel engine will reportedly power cruise missiles, collaborative combat-type aircraft, and other uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVS).
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 17 Aug. 2026
  • For the show’s second go-around, Jones said Alba and Mathis were looking for partners that were more collaborative and able to executive the best possible idea.
    — Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of collaborative
Noun
  • For all the chatter about the Georgia wide receiver position this month, Kirby Smart notes that success for that group can’t be self-made.
    — Connor Riley, AJC.com, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Leo July 23 – August 22 The fun plan in the group chat may need a little more flexibility today.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of group
Adjective
  • The Cowboys prefer their top players get their preseason work in their joint practices.
    — Jon Machota, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The family’s attorneys said their experts are prepared to conduct a joint examination with law enforcement as early as this week.
    — Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of joint
Adjective
  • Ultra Maritime sees this combined system as the base for future undersea missions.
    — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The combined company will do business in 45 states, and California was the final state to give its approval.
    — Savannah Sicurella, AJC.com, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of combined
Adjective
  • To start, the gathering/communal spaces are very well designed but still very cozy.
    — Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Apart from material assistance, volunteers seek to provide some measure of emotional salve for the communal trauma.
    — Mery Mogollón, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of communal
Adjective
  • That help for Russia now comes with a mutual defense treaty inked two years ago with Vladimir Putin.
    — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Ask what is being offered, name what would help, and let mutual care become something practical.
    — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of mutual
Adjective
  • His work reflects a consistent belief that leadership is defined not by position, but by trust, behavior, and the ability to align people toward shared outcomes.
    — K.H. Koehler, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The United States’ Middle East order, too, had been decaying for years as policy and political failures accumulated, culminating in the loss of shared purpose and the military impotence revealed by the latest crises.
    — MARC LYNCH, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026
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