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

Especially if that sense of unity and alignment that marked the final weeks of last season is maintained through this one.

— Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026
Unlike typical events, the people themselves are the focus, fostering unity and action.

— Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of unity

Noun

Other Dayton-area businesses — including a Lego store and a root beer shop — temporarily altered their logos to include beavers in a show of solidarity.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
But the quakes also exposed a sense of solidarity, as neighbors were forced to rely on one another in the immediate aftermath.

— Tibisay Zea, Christian Science Monitor, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of solidarity

Noun

Responding to journalists' questions, Macron urged the United States not to hoard cutting-edge AI technologies for itself and stressed that countries must engage in global cooperation on AI regulation.

— , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
The practice expands Canyon County’s long-running cooperation with federal immigration agents, including controversial jail holds and a 2025 racetrack raid that prompted racial profiling lawsuits from Latino families.

— Rachel Spacek, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of cooperation

Noun

Flowers’ voice also carries some of Waylon’s wry, bear-hug generosity, that warmth that always makes his music feel like good company.

— Jayson Greene, Pitchfork, 25 Aug. 2026
The Dream Ride Experience has grown into an extraordinary celebration of community, generosity, and inclusion.

— Mark Maglio, Hartford Courant, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of generosity

Noun

The goal is to help campers be present, learn new activities and develop skills like teamwork.

— Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2026
Army leaders have said skills developed through gaming, including teamwork, quick decision-making and processing information under pressure, can translate to military service.

— Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of teamwork

Noun

At the start of the year, Iceland Foreign Minister Thorgerdur Gunnarsdottir said that deeper dialogue and collaboration with the EU would be a key factor in shoring up the country's interests.

— Sam Meredith, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
The publisher will also distribute the audiobook to 100,000 teachers affiliated with Book Clubs in collaboration with Audible and Pottermore.

— K.J. Yossman, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026

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