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.
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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.
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Marcia Kramer,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
Boards often mistake collegiality for alignment, avoiding tough conversations and sidelining dissent.
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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.
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Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
10 Sep. 2025
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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
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for collegiality
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This unity of purpose is amplified by a newly uniform soundscape.
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The blender, like the writer, is searching for complementarity, for the moment when diversity becomes unity, when differences become harmony.
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In a show of solidarity, several high-ranking Ukrainian officials also returned their Polish state decorations.
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For the Arribas family, the hours following the earthquakes were filled with anxiety and solidarity.
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That makes fighting commercial bribery harder, owing to limited law enforcement cooperation between those countries and the US, said Henry Pontell, a professor at John Jay College of Criminal Justice.
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday discussed a range of issues, including regional peace and economic cooperation, according to a statement from the presidency in Islamabad.
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When storage itself is put on display, of course, the museum is still speaking, declaring both the wealth of its holdings and its generosity in sharing them.
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Badly wounded in a battle of revenge, Robin Hood is brought to a priory and tended by Sister Brigid (Jodie Comer), whose generosity awakens his finer feelings and spurs him to virtuous, self-sacrificing action.
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Stay practical, allowing teamwork to share the heavy lifting.
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July 23 – August 22 Leo, your playful spark inspires teamwork now.
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The collaboration pairs one of the most recognizable music artists of the last decade with a menu item designed to bring back familiar memories from Fetty Wap’s biggest era, while also celebrating his influence on pop culture and music.
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Through Rainbow Wool's collaboration with Grindr, the pair heralded a fashion show in New York City in November 2025 with a collection of 37 unique knitwear pieces made of yarn spun from the wool of the sheep on Stücke's farm.
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Both the cast and director Harry Winer have spoken of the camaraderie on set, which was probably a good thing given the unexpected length of the production.
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There's a potential for arm wrestles and camaraderie at some point.
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Petrakakos said arrangements around possible tolls or coordination with Iran remain largely ad hoc, with most shipping companies avoiding direct engagement because of sanctions risk.
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The annual fireworks display that night is designated a National Security Special Event for the first time by the Department of Homeland Security, the highest classification for federal security coordination.
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“Collegiality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collegiality. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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