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 In a world where college athletics seems to find new ways daily to lose their collegiality, LSU stands alone. — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for collegiality

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Noun

Xavier Becerra and Democratic legislative leaders expressed unity Thursday at the Capitol two days after California’s governor-elect sailed to a blow out Election Day victory.

— Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 6 Nov. 2026
The three Democrats appeared side by side in a display of unity between two branches of government with a sometimes-prickly relationship.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of unity

Noun

It was seen as a reflection of a sense of solidarity that swept the country following 14 years of Vucic's authoritarian rule.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Nov. 2026
All of the tour’s other openers and Sheeran’s own backing band ended up quitting the tour in solidarity with Macklemore and Palestine.

— William Earl, Variety, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of solidarity

Noun

Syria signed a defense cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia, and Riyadh provided $403 million in concessional loans for reconstruction projects in Syria this week.

— Damian Zane, semafor.com, 6 Nov. 2026
The response therefore requires cooperation among health authorities, humanitarian agencies, local government, transport services and those responsible for civilian safety.

— Olayinka Stephen Ilesanmi, The Conversation, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of cooperation

Noun

One kid can have fun with a Stomp Rocket; two kids can execute some impressive teamwork; three or four kids can share effortlessly.

— Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2026
Wood previously told Entertainment Weekly about his and Arnold’s teamwork on the dance floor.

— Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of teamwork

Noun

The hotel underwent a four-year renovation before reopening in 2024, with interiors reimagined by designer Andre Fu and Architects 49 in collaboration with OMA Asia.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
Some months back, the Graphene team revealed the first device in its Moto collaboration would be priced above Pixels, and that certainly checks out.

— Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of collaboration

Noun

There are few occasions that garner such good-willed camaraderie in New York City as the annual marathon, though the Knicks historic win this summer brought people out into the streets in rivaling numbers.

— Alexandra Hildreth, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026
The camaraderie and banter in this last scene, particularly between Heather and Lisa, fill me with so much joy.

— Tom Smyth, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of camaraderie

Noun

According to the academic, that structure gave progressive digital activism a level of coordination that had been absent even during Lula’s successful campaign in 2022.

— Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2026
What’s needed is the urgency and coordination to put them in place.

— H. Russell Frisby, Baltimore Sun, 2 Nov. 2026

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