as in international
involving more than two groups or countries
a multilateral treaty/agreement
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Recent Examples of multilateral
The move comes as multilateral co-production becomes the default option for arthouse or upscale Spanish-language films of artistic ambition.
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John Hopewell, Variety, 20 Oct. 2025
Many American policymakers have grown skeptical of multilateral engagement, preferring to focus inward.
—Sergio Alonso Fernández De Córdova Y De Veyga, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2025
Lyu added that new tariffs introduced by several countries this year have hurt businesses and disrupted the global economy, saying China remains committed to supporting multilateral trade.
—Anniek Bao,evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2025
Addressing the intersection of nuclear proliferation and emerging technologies will also require global buy-in, including from China and Russia, and the updating of international safeguards and multilateral export regimes.
—Mariano-Florentino CuÉllar, Foreign Affairs, 25 Sep. 2025
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John Hopewell, Variety, 20 Oct. 2025
Many American policymakers have grown skeptical of multilateral engagement, preferring to focus inward.
—Sergio Alonso Fernández De Córdova Y De Veyga, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2025
Lyu added that new tariffs introduced by several countries this year have hurt businesses and disrupted the global economy, saying China remains committed to supporting multilateral trade.
—Anniek Bao,evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2025
Addressing the intersection of nuclear proliferation and emerging technologies will also require global buy-in, including from China and Russia, and the updating of international safeguards and multilateral export regimes.
—Mariano-Florentino CuÉllar, Foreign Affairs, 25 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for multilateral
Adjective
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Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has also called for Israel's sports teams to be suspended from international competition.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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For Arsenal, the international break comes at a good time.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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King George’s own coalition was no less multicultural, multilingual, and multinational.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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Experts say many multinational firms are adopting dual leadership models, where global business unit heads in India co-own strategy and product outcomes with their counterparts at headquarters.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
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All face charges of providing material support to a foreign terrorist organization, and additional juvenile cases may be under seal.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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There’s big studio stuff coming from Pixar or DreamWorks and nothing else except foreign films that get brought in.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
8 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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King George’s own coalition was no less multicultural, multilingual, and multinational.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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The city’s multicultural energy infuses its evolving story, creating a welcoming space for travelers seeking both connection and culture.—
Essence,
Essence,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Multilateral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/multilateral. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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