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
Isabel Debre, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
His inquiry surfaces a history of abuse, homophobia, and despair, and the film uses the tragedy to probe questions of moral accountability and collective indifference in Hong Kong.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 30 Apr. 2026
Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
Best Restaurants Vital Root Part of the Edible Beats collective, Vital Root serves plant-focused, fast-casual dishes using herbs grown on-site, alternative flours, and seasonal produce.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 28 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Large numbers of people remain displaced across the country, including over 115,000 in collective shelters, according to United Nations spokesperson Stephane Dujarric.
—Isabel Debre, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
His inquiry surfaces a history of abuse, homophobia, and despair, and the film uses the tragedy to probe questions of moral accountability and collective indifference in Hong Kong.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 30 Apr. 2026
Noun
In Aquarius, Pluto is exposing outdated systems (around communities, technology or social influence) and asks you to think bigger about your place within the collective.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
Best Restaurants Vital Root Part of the Edible Beats collective, Vital Root serves plant-focused, fast-casual dishes using herbs grown on-site, alternative flours, and seasonal produce.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for collective
Adjective
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By all appearances, this GM meeting is yet another example of Silver attempting to take a collaborative approach to this situation.—
Sam Amick,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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So this has really been the most rewarding collaborative project we’ve ever been involved with, and the most durable.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Subscribe to the free Vintage Chicago Tribune newsletter, join our Chicagoland history Facebook group, stay current with Today in Chicago History and follow us on Instagram for more from Chicago’s past.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
2 May 2026
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The seniors were a very tight-knight group.—
Alex Kushel,
Sun Sentinel,
2 May 2026
Adjective
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Meanwhile, deeper conversations around trust, intimacy and joint ventures could simultaneously unfold, adding to the intensity of it all.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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During a season-ending arthroscopic surgery late last season, a physician removed a cartilage fragment within his left knee and performed a mosaicplasty procedure to repair the trochlear joint surface.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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In all, around 6,700 students are expected to win awards in the 71st annual competition, with scholarships worth a combined total of approximately $24 million, officials said in a press release.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Reuters reports that the three companies (SpaceX is both a space and AI company) could add $3 trillion in combined market value, but reportedly, none are profitable.—
John Kell,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Lounges beckon with long communal tables, plush banquettes, and modular sofas designed for meeting and working.—
Terry Ward,
Robb Report,
30 Apr. 2026
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Wave of antisemitic attacks This stabbing is the latest in a string of attacks targeting synagogues and other communal buildings that have left London’s Jewish community in a heightened state of anxiety.—
Jomana Karadsheh,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Hiring a new superintendent The timing of Allen’s departure led to questions about her involvement in the fiscal crisis despite Jeane’s insistence that the mutual decision was not a direct result of the budget process.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
1 May 2026
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For decades, extremist groups recruited in part by offering mutual aid to their members, many of whom had grown up neglected or abused and may have struggled with addiction and untreated mental illness, Simi said.—
Sonja Sharp,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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By reducing fragmentation and strengthening shared understanding, teams may gain a clearer view of how value is created and where effort is directed across the organization.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Hollywood executives tried to rally the broader entertainment industry against television as a shared threat.—
Roland Betancourt,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Collective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collective. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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