as in collective
used or done by a number of people as a group
every film is a mutual effort by the director, writer, actors, and a host of others
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of mutual
This is not the mutual intermingling ritual of blood-sisters; only Sam introduces Mary’s blood into her own.
—
Richard Brody, New Yorker, 16 Apr. 2026
After what was the first government to government meeting between those countries in decades, Lebanon acknowledged that Hezbollah is a mutual problem for Israel as well as Lebanon, according to the official.
—Yarden Segev, NBC news, 16 Apr. 2026
Through her knowledge of history and her drive to build bridges between cultures and traditions, Mashama possesses the unique gift of connecting people through a bond of mutual understanding.
—Kamala Harris, Time, 15 Apr. 2026
According to the publication, the politician had set up the mutual friends as a couple 12 years earlier.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for mutual
Richard Brody, New Yorker, 16 Apr. 2026
After what was the first government to government meeting between those countries in decades, Lebanon acknowledged that Hezbollah is a mutual problem for Israel as well as Lebanon, according to the official.
—Yarden Segev, NBC news, 16 Apr. 2026
Through her knowledge of history and her drive to build bridges between cultures and traditions, Mashama possesses the unique gift of connecting people through a bond of mutual understanding.
—Kamala Harris, Time, 15 Apr. 2026
According to the publication, the politician had set up the mutual friends as a couple 12 years earlier.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for mutual
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mutual
Adjective
-
However unsustainable as a business model, those conditions gave rise to passionate work, and the collective fervor of cast and crew is reflected in the film’s thrillingly intense images.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
16 Apr. 2026
-
Filmed over thirteen years, Crocodile follows their homemade film collective as creativity becomes a lifeline and a bold act of rewriting their futures.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
-
Hope United — a joint effort of the Los Angeles Mission and Hope the Mission — is helping organize the event, which will feature music, giveaways and multiple volunteer shifts.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
18 Apr. 2026
-
Cerina Fairfax had asked the court to award joint legal custody, with the children primarily residing with her while Justin Fairfax would have a visitation schedule, according to the filing.—
Rebekah Riess,
CNN Money,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
-
The days of the secluded mathematician chalking up a blackboard have largely given way to a collaborative spirit as math has become increasingly technical.—
Chase Hunter,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2026
-
This manufacturing stage follows the completion of a collaborative project under the Canadian Nuclear Research Initiative which validated the computer codes and analysis methods used for design and safety analysis.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Apr. 2026
Adjective
-
Some theater operators have also questioned whether the combined company could achieve its goal of releasing 30 films a year, particularly after the cost cuts that are expected after the merger closes.—
Samantha Masunaga,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2026
-
With a combined total of 100 million Instagram followers, striker Haaland is celebrated for bringing his home country to the World Cup for the first time in 28 years, while Júnior returns for his sophomore tournament, having reached the quarterfinal in 2022.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
-
Every Friday night from May to November, the Legendary Cyphers crew hosts a hip-hop free-for-all in Union Square Park with rappers of all skill levels taking turns freestyling over a communal beat.—
The Editors,
Curbed,
16 Apr. 2026
-
Timber rattlesnakes, for instance, have very unique behaviors and an interesting life history with communal denning in the winter and communal breeding.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
16 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Mutual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mutual. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
