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
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
Little of that collegiality is in evidence these days.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2025
Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett on Monday joined other members of the bench and bar at the Seventh Circuit Judicial Conference at the Swissotel and praised her peers for their collegiality.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2025
This in turn raises the tantalizing possibility that an institution historically known for collegiality and an ivory-toweresque approach to policy now will have to deal with a sudden dose of political intrigue.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 6 Aug. 2025
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Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025
Little of that collegiality is in evidence these days.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2025
Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett on Monday joined other members of the bench and bar at the Seventh Circuit Judicial Conference at the Swissotel and praised her peers for their collegiality.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2025
This in turn raises the tantalizing possibility that an institution historically known for collegiality and an ivory-toweresque approach to policy now will have to deal with a sudden dose of political intrigue.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 6 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for collegiality
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The emphasis this time around was on unity, loyalty and readiness, while keeping the most provocative systems off-camera.—
Will Ripley,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
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The head coach establishes a tone, a way of doing business, a guide to conducting yourself, and that tone often shows in wins and losses, as well as organizational unity.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Feb. 2026
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Some raised their fists in solidarity.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Feb. 2026
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At events throughout Florida, students showing solidarity with the victims were encouraged to tell adults about their thoughts and fears.—
Jeffrey S. Solochek,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Feb. 2026
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Safer streets require sustained leadership and cooperation from state and local governments who are equally vested in the security of our nation, but our direction is clear.—
Gabe Evans,
Denver Post,
25 Feb. 2026
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Community members also packed an Austin Police Department town hall focused on cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement, underscoring ongoing questions about public safety, immigration policy and local accountability.—
Austin American Statesman,
Austin American Statesman,
25 Feb. 2026
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Our moods swell with care, generosity, and affection when Luna initially conjoins expansive Jupiter.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Feb. 2026
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Thank you Enoteca/Vespaio for the unmatched generosity throughout so many years.—
Matthew Odam,
Austin American Statesman,
27 Feb. 2026
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Utilize teamwork moments to rebuild trust without draining your reserves.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Feb. 2026
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The sport is often compared to chess on ice, demanding careful planning, teamwork, fine motor control to place and set the stone slowly spinning.—
Mark Billingsley,
Sacbee.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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Themed collectibles will also be available in honor of the collaboration, with items like Hello Kitty and Friends sticker sets, themed in-game tokens and shields, dice and emojis.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Variety,
25 Feb. 2026
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The study represents roughly a decade of work, jointly led with first author Petar Glišović, and builds on a long-standing collaboration with UT Austin seismologists, who helped develop the crucial imaging of Earth's interior, Forte explained.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
25 Feb. 2026
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Their journey from a fractious dynamic and rocky road to fraternal camaraderie was rooted in the fact that Shawn grew up in poverty, facing constant adversity, while Jack grew up in a stable household without wants.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Feb. 2026
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Advertisement But in skating—and among women in particular, such camaraderie hasn’t been the norm.—
Alice Park,
Time,
22 Feb. 2026
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Long term complications, like cardiovascular changes and balance and coordination issues, would also likely arise without countermeasures.—
Alan Bradley,
Space.com,
21 Feb. 2026
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The task force is now applying that same regional coordination model to World Cup preparations.—
Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Collegiality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collegiality. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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