as in unity
the cooperative relationship between people who have shared responsibilities
There was a spirit of collegiality among the players.
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Recent Examples of collegiality
Hubbard said one of her favorite things about being in a stage production is the collegiality and the sense of a team working together to produce an amazing product.
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Kay Johnson, Twin Cities, 13 Mar. 2024
The board of directors, entirely composed of art dealers and gallery owners, is driven by a sense of collegiality and a commitment to the satisfaction of all exhibitors.
—Kissa Castaneda, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
This will drive a culture of collegiality and a feeling of purpose among employees, customers, partners and stakeholders.
—David Wajsgras, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
That proximity can create the kind of collegiality often lacking these days in Washington.
—Tiffany Stanley, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2025
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Kay Johnson, Twin Cities, 13 Mar. 2024
The board of directors, entirely composed of art dealers and gallery owners, is driven by a sense of collegiality and a commitment to the satisfaction of all exhibitors.
—Kissa Castaneda, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
This will drive a culture of collegiality and a feeling of purpose among employees, customers, partners and stakeholders.
—David Wajsgras, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
That proximity can create the kind of collegiality often lacking these days in Washington.
—Tiffany Stanley, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for collegiality
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The film, directed by designer Alexis Bittar and produced by Oscar winner Bruce Cohen and Bittar, examines how the flag can be reclaimed as a symbol of unity for all Americans, with a focus on the LGBTQ community.—
Marc Malkin,
Variety,
1 July 2025
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Dicey intonation in the final chorus and Mandane’s second-act aria aside, the group’s unity and expression was impressive, from exactly seesawing strings to Brandon Acker’s bleak, mournful lute under Artaserse’s first-act lament.—
Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2025
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Powell did earn a show of solidarity from his peers for his reaction to Trump’s criticisms.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
1 July 2025
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When President James Monroe declared in 1823 that the Western Hemisphere was off-limits to future European colonial projects, his proclamation was received as a statement of solidarity by newly independent Latin American nations.—
Carolina A. Miranda,
The Atlantic,
30 June 2025
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Hours earlier, Iran's government also approved legislation to suspend cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency, a move that will stymie efforts to assess the damage from U.S. airstrikes and monitor uranium enrichment.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
26 June 2025
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In a vote underscoring the tough path ahead, its parliament agreed to fast-track a proposal that would effectively stop the country’s cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency, the U.N. watchdog that has monitored the program for years.—
Jon Gambrell,
Fortune,
26 June 2025
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Unfortunately, a drunken Ben makes a heinous error in judgment that abruptly extinguishes the generosity of their hosts.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
27 June 2025
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Other thinkers have reflected on the generosity of the shrub and its fruit.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
27 June 2025
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When truly embraced, values become a powerful tool for teamwork and success.—
Yuriy Gnatyuk,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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The Three of Pentacles highlights teamwork, support, and building something with others.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
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Being someone others enjoy being around helps reduce workplace friction and builds a sense of camaraderie.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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But Alex came out, and rather liked the camaraderie.—
Aaron Couch,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2025
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Executives: Make logistics a boardroom conversation, not a back-office line item. Technologists: Prioritize coordination over control. Investors: Ask yourself: What’s the more scalable bet for humanity—a launchpad, or a logistics layer that works? Because Maya didn’t need a miracle.—
Shekar Natarajan,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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The opinion adds further scrutiny to the Trump administration's internal coordination—or lack thereof—between its law enforcement and immigration agencies.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 June 2025
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An individual who lacks empathy may excel at making hard choices like laying off staff or shutting down unprofitable teams.—
Shawn Cole,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Now at the risk of stating the obvious, that feels important; that scene contrasts with the scene with the doctor, the scene with HR, where there's zero empathy whatsoever.—
Andy Crump,
Time,
26 June 2025
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“Collegiality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collegiality. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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