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

Friday night, Michigan Democrats held a unity rally headlined by former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg.

— NBC news, NBC news, 9 Aug. 2026
Earlier on Friday, Rogers appealed to Democratic voters who went against Sayed in the primary, pitching himself as the unity candidate.

— Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of unity

Noun

Armar’s Ghana is one where family ties have been eroded and ethnic identity precludes any notion of national solidarity.

— Jay Weissberg, Variety, 9 Aug. 2026
Compared with prior generations, fewer friendships and romantic relationships have left many young adults craving connection and solidarity.

— Evan Clarkson, The Conversation, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of solidarity

Noun

The question that could cut through all of this is whether UEFA follows through with its threat of a boycott and non-cooperation, both of which could make FIFA ungovernable for Infantino.

— Aleks Klosok, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
Its successes have drawn international interest and drone cooperation agreements with nine countries, with further deals being negotiated with 15 other countries, according to Kyiv officials.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of cooperation

Noun

And really, it all could have been fixed with just a little teamwork.

— Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 5 Aug. 2026
Waiting tables, brewing coffee or working as an office assistant or in customer service teaches communication, resilience, teamwork and problem-solving—skills every employer values.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of teamwork

Noun

In addition, some toothpaste makers like Colgate, Tom's of Maine, Arm & Hammer, and OxiClean have entered into collaborations with private recycling business TerraCycle to offer free take-back programs.

— Anne Makovec, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
Ask who wants what, clarify the plan, and let collaboration stay light enough to breathe.

— Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of collaboration

Noun

The joys and thrill of the FIFA World Cup may have come to a close last month, but the passion and camaraderie developed through soccer don’t have to end.

— Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 7 Aug. 2026
While Kona Big Wave offered skateboarding, beer and camaraderie, T-Mobile’s Club Magenta offered some fans a covered respite from first rain and then mud Friday night and Saturday.

— Jim Ryan, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of camaraderie

Noun

The coordination, travel companies say, ensures the content creators don’t disturb other patrons.

— Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
China can no longer rely on historical sentiment, personal friendships between leaders, and ad hoc diplomatic coordination to maintain its influence over an increasingly unpredictable, confident, and assertive North Korea.

— ZHENG JIYONG, Foreign Affairs, 10 Aug. 2026

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