Definition of collegialnext

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Recent Examples of collegial He was seen as sharp, collegial, and focused. David Folkenflik, NPR, 19 Sep. 2025 Fans from around the globe will mix and mingle with counterparts backing other clubs in a collegial environment. Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2025 But unlike his predecessors, Johnson has spoken at Freedom Caucus meetings multiple times and had a more collegial relationship with the members. Emily Brooks, The Hill, 4 Sep. 2025 Renken's lack of research claimed in post-tenure review The collegial tone by Renken's colleagues vanished over the next 15 years. Kelly Meyerhofer, jsonline.com, 28 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for collegial
Recent Examples of Synonyms for collegial
Adjective
  • But with warm weather and wildfire season ahead, community leaders would prefer to see a full reservoir even if the water isn’t suitable for drinking.
    Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
  • The 2026 allergy season is objectively worse than last year’s, driven by warmer temperatures and rising CO2 levels pushing plants to produce more pollen than ever before.
    Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • In the absence of the federal government incentivizing companies to make more environmentally friendly choices, state and/or local policies may also offer a way forward.
    Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
  • The two coastal towns are about eight miles apart; however, Lewes’s public beach is considered more family-friendly because of its calm bay waters.
    Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • The architecture reflects that stately sensibility, with a classic Colonial Revival facade that gives way to interiors scaled for both gracious entertaining and relaxed family living.
    Mark David, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 2026
  • Polished, gracious — with a shadow just beneath the surface.
    Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 24 Apr. 2026

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“Collegial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collegial. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.

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