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
Hubbard said one of her favorite things about being in a stage production is the collegiality and the sense of a team working together to produce an amazing product.
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Kay Johnson, Twin Cities, 13 Mar. 2024
The board of directors, entirely composed of art dealers and gallery owners, is driven by a sense of collegiality and a commitment to the satisfaction of all exhibitors.
—Kissa Castaneda, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
This will drive a culture of collegiality and a feeling of purpose among employees, customers, partners and stakeholders.
—David Wajsgras, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
That proximity can create the kind of collegiality often lacking these days in Washington.
—Tiffany Stanley, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2025
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Kay Johnson, Twin Cities, 13 Mar. 2024
The board of directors, entirely composed of art dealers and gallery owners, is driven by a sense of collegiality and a commitment to the satisfaction of all exhibitors.
—Kissa Castaneda, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
This will drive a culture of collegiality and a feeling of purpose among employees, customers, partners and stakeholders.
—David Wajsgras, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
That proximity can create the kind of collegiality often lacking these days in Washington.
—Tiffany Stanley, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for collegiality
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The film, directed by designer Alexis Bittar and produced by Oscar winner Bruce Cohen and Bittar, examines how the flag can be reclaimed as a symbol of unity for all Americans, with a focus on the LGBTQ community.—
Marc Malkin,
Variety,
1 July 2025
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Dicey intonation in the final chorus and Mandane’s second-act aria aside, the group’s unity and expression was impressive, from exactly seesawing strings to Brandon Acker’s bleak, mournful lute under Artaserse’s first-act lament.—
Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2025
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Powell did earn a show of solidarity from his peers for his reaction to Trump’s criticisms.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
1 July 2025
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When President James Monroe declared in 1823 that the Western Hemisphere was off-limits to future European colonial projects, his proclamation was received as a statement of solidarity by newly independent Latin American nations.—
Carolina A. Miranda,
The Atlantic,
30 June 2025
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The Arizona Senate passed a bill on Republican party lines last week that would encourage agreements with ICE while also forbidding any political jurisdiction to pass an ordinance or policy forbidding cooperation with federal immigration-enforcement efforts.—
Ray Stern,
AZCentral.com,
8 July 2025
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International Tax Cooperation The outcome document devotes significant space to international tax cooperation.—
Nana Ama Sarfo,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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Unfortunately, a drunken Ben makes a heinous error in judgment that abruptly extinguishes the generosity of their hosts.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
27 June 2025
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Other thinkers have reflected on the generosity of the shrub and its fruit.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
27 June 2025
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When truly embraced, values become a powerful tool for teamwork and success.—
Yuriy Gnatyuk,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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The Three of Pentacles highlights teamwork, support, and building something with others.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
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In the 1920s, lesbians in New York City flocked to 129 MacDougal Street, a tearoom in the heart of Greenwich Village, for conversation and camaraderie.—
Kellie B. Gormly,
Smithsonian Magazine,
26 June 2025
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Ideas flowed from product engineers to senior leaders, creating a shared sense of bravery, purpose and camaraderie.—
Stephen McKeown,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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The partnership encompasses six key areas: public policy coordination, education initiatives, heritage preservation, business relationship facilitation, employee exchanges, and audience development.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
9 July 2025
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The White House has defended the federal response, but scrutiny is mounting over whether recent cuts to NOAA and NWS staffing under the Trump administration hindered coordination during the crisis4.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
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This simple shift calms your brain’s stress response, makes your complaint more likely to be received with empathy and often leads to resolution. 2.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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But what makes the movie, and Supes himself, endearing is how the dude tackles any and all problems with empathy and sincerity.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
9 July 2025
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