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

The unity shown in Ankara will only stimulate additional doubts over Moscow’s capacity to end the conflict favorably.

— Ihor N. Stelmach, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026
Argentina's greatest strengths lie in their infectious unity and fierce mentality.

— Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 18 July 2026

Definition of unity

Noun

That sentiment, a circle of solidarity, is meant to be echoed in the formation of the samurai commanders.

— Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 17 July 2026
What drives her attempt to use female solidarity as a way to ingratiate herself with Priscilla, a woman who is seemingly her enemy?

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 15 July 2026

Definition of solidarity

Noun

And Tuesday's launch marked a milestone in that cooperation, as NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman became the first with his title to attend a Soyuz launch in eight years.

— Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 17 July 2026
The policy also says nothing in it will be construed or applied in a way that violates state or federal law requiring compliance or cooperation with lawful law enforcement activity or lawful requests for information.

— Emily McLeod, CBS News, 14 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

This partnership marks a historic milestone for the University of California — the first Joint Powers Authority established to operate a new health system and the first collaboration of its kind UC-wide.

— Pradeep Khosla, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 July 2026
The Virginia Talent Accelerator Program is a collaboration between the Virginia Economic Development Partnership and the state's community college system to provide job-specific training to prospective employees.

— Scott Cohn, CNBC, 16 July 2026

Definition of collaboration

Noun

That camaraderie among the players, who often vacation with one another, has carried this team to win a World Cup in 2022 and the Copa America in 2021 and 2024.

— Adam Crafton, New York Times, 20 July 2026
With drinks in hand and dodging pop-up rainstorms Saturday afternoon, neighbors crowded on Ravenswood Avenue for an afternoon of beer tasting and community camaraderie.

— Allison Kiehl, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2026

Definition of camaraderie

Noun

Processes that once depended on layers of coordination begin collapsing into faster, more autonomous systems.

— Nigel Vaz, Time, 20 July 2026
But that required coordination with the city and UC San Diego, which owns some of the west side of the property, to determine the area that could be renovated.

— Ashley Mackin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 July 2026

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