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
Menin talked the talk of collegiality, something that was missing in the relationship between former Mayor Eric Adams and Speaker Adrienne Adams.
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Marcia Kramer, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Boards often mistake collegiality for alignment, avoiding tough conversations and sidelining dissent.
—Elena Rodighiero, Harvard Business Review, 17 Sep. 2025
Instead, Barrett stressed the importance of collegiality among the justices on the nation’s highest court and how her law clerks weed through the bevy of amicus briefs the court receives, only passing along to her those that lay out legal arguments rather than policy ones.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025
Little of that collegiality is in evidence these days.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2025
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Marcia Kramer, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Boards often mistake collegiality for alignment, avoiding tough conversations and sidelining dissent.
—Elena Rodighiero, Harvard Business Review, 17 Sep. 2025
Instead, Barrett stressed the importance of collegiality among the justices on the nation’s highest court and how her law clerks weed through the bevy of amicus briefs the court receives, only passing along to her those that lay out legal arguments rather than policy ones.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025
Little of that collegiality is in evidence these days.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for collegiality
Recent Examples of Synonyms for collegiality
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Putin was also at the parade, with the three autocratic leaders putting on an unprecedented show of unity.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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Per Tatler, the bee became a symbol of Manchester’s hope, strength, and unity in the face of such violence.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
4 June 2026
Noun
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Forming, and maintaining, a union is not like the video clips on television, with protesters beating drums, chanting slogans, and raising clenched fists in solidarity!—
John Vukmirovich,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2026
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The symbols that were represented are antisemitic and hateful to every person of conscience; this appalling act violated our sense of community and solidarity.—
Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
Noun
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Their mother made Jerry her health proxy and Arnold the executor of her will, forcing in effect their cooperation.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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More relevant to the Leonard allegations, Ballmer also objected to Sanberg’s cooperation in the NBA investigation.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
2 June 2026
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So, investing in the well-being of women leaders isn't an act of generosity.—
Nakisha Dixon,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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This isn’t out of generosity or a desire to protect the game’s well-being.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2026
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Start meetings with a simple agenda and a quick check on priorities, since smooth structure lowers stress and invites real teamwork.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 June 2026
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Your optimism helps others stay open, while your curiosity quickly finds the tweak that turns tension into teamwork.—
PubSubHub User,
Baltimore Sun,
4 June 2026
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This experimental collaboration between a Guatemalan cellist and an American guitarist was conceived when Fratti, the cellist, praised Orcutt’s work publicly, prompting the latter to get in touch — the two worked on the album mostly in remote sessions.—
Brendan Ruberry,
semafor.com,
3 June 2026
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The two-seat fighter jet has been developed by Saab in collaboration with Brazil.—
Abhishek Bhardwaj,
Interesting Engineering,
3 June 2026
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Known for his enthusiastic impressions and warm camaraderie with Andy, Goober quickly became a fan favorite.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 June 2026
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That’s the kind of camaraderie that tends to develop from going through some tough times together and coming out on the other side.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2026
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The project, undertaken in coordination with the South Delta Water Agency, was intended to offset impacts from water exports by the Central Valley Project and State Water Project pumping plants.—
Reeti Malhotra
June 5,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2026
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Confidence Growing Inside The IOC For Hoevertsz, who has now participated in seven official coordination meetings in Los Angeles, the difference has been noticeable.—
Tim Genske,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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“Collegiality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collegiality. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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