collocations

Definition of collocationsnext
plural of collocation

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for collocations
Noun
  • To encourage environmental awareness, the sanitation department has designed its cans in bright orange with phrases in white lettering inspired by the city’s nightlife.
    Erika Landström, Artforum, 2 June 2026
  • Throughout history, phrases like this have come up time and again.
    Veronica Angela, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Noun
  • Language is often a reflection of the culture that shapes it, impacting tone, idioms, dialects and even silence across regions.
    Ryan Kolln, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
  • Probably because at the time many of the time signatures and chordal progressions that Miles used were over the head of a young guitar player still functioning in the blues and folk idioms.
    Steve Baltin, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2026
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“Collocations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collocations. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.

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