COLLEGIALITY Synonyms: 71 Similar and Opposite Words

collegiality

noun

Definition of collegiality

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 Over the session and a half of his presidency, Albritton has provided steady leadership that emphasizes collegiality. — Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Feb. 2026 Menin talked the talk of collegiality, something that was missing in the relationship between former Mayor Eric Adams and Speaker Adrienne Adams. — Marcia Kramer, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026 In early child care, teamwork and collegiality are integral and are linked to educator well-being. — Charlotte Farewell, The Conversation, 25 Nov. 2025 Boards often mistake collegiality for alignment, avoiding tough conversations and sidelining dissent. — Elena Rodighiero, Harvard Business Review, 17 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for collegiality

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Noun

Trump did strike some notes of unity, praising the Secret Service and denouncing political violence.

— Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
Jackson concluded his remarks Saturday with a call for unity.

— Elena Moore, NPR, 25 July 2026

Definition of unity

Noun

But change is not possible without actually listening to one another with empathy, understanding and solidarity, even during disagreement.

— Vriti Shah, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 July 2026
Protests and solidarity actions have upended beloved summer rituals, including an orchestra concert and farmers market.

— Scott Bauer, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2026

Definition of solidarity

Noun

In recent years, the two countries have expanded defence cooperation through joint military exercises, pilot training, cybersecurity initiatives and counter-drone technology development.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 25 July 2026
Deputies were following up on the missing person report but did not find Celeste at the home and were satisfied with d4vd’s level of cooperation.

— Jason Kravarik, CNN Money, 25 July 2026

Definition of cooperation

Noun

Guelaguetza — also known as Los Lunes del Cerro, or Mondays on the Hill — is a centuries-old celebration rooted in community, generosity and cooperation, where the people of Oaxaca come together through music, dance, food and craftsmanship.

— Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 21 July 2026
The Gracious Visionary interweaves documentary and reenacted components to tell the story of how his mindset was shaped by learning philosophy, playing cards and the generosity of others.

— Nick Vivarelli for Variety, Robb Report, 20 July 2026

Definition of generosity

Noun

The next teamwork tip in strengthening team communication is learning to evaluate the focus of the conversation — are critical points being overlooked, while less urgent components are dominating the conversation?

— Esther K. Choy, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
Science and teamwork drive expedition For Webster, getting to know fellow crew members is one of the most exciting parts of the trip.

— Velvet Wu July 26, Sacbee.com, 26 July 2026

Definition of teamwork

Noun

These innovations signal a shift from robotic spectacle to practical, everyday applications, emphasizing collaboration, accessibility, and human-robot comfort as robots integrate into our lives.

— Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 24 July 2026
Industry analysts note that the collaboration with Anduril also enables Archer to leverage a common aircraft platform across both defense and commercial sectors, potentially reducing development costs while increasing production scale.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 23 July 2026

Definition of collaboration

Noun

But the camaraderie built through his small group helped foster a fun rivalry among the teams ahead of the Saturday race.

— Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026
While dealing with an unfortunate situation, the coach and GM could see the players’ camaraderie strengthening.

— Molly Keshin, New York Times, 25 July 2026

Definition of camaraderie

Noun

Power capacity constraints and grid upgrade backlogs can add 18 to 36 months before a single structural beam goes up, while agency coordination across permits, rights of way and environmental reviews slow things further.

— Balaji Sreenivasan, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Exporters otherwise spoke about freight costs, taxation, bonded warehouses in overseas markets, and coordination between government agencies and the private sector.

— W. Gyude Moore, semafor.com, 27 July 2026

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