MUTUALISM Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

mutualism

noun

Definition of mutualism

as in symbiosis

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Recent Examples of mutualism Symbiotic mutualism emerges out of ecological thinking, out of that systems thinking, instead of classification thinking, which is a more flawed model. — Fiction Non Fiction, Literary Hub, 13 Nov. 2025 Today, attitudes are shifting from human domination of nature toward mutualism—and that means learning to get along with our neighbors. — Lesley Evans Ogden, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 May 2025 Bees get nectar from flowers while acting as pollinators in a process called mutualism. — Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 6 May 2025 When mutualism between two species is threatened, a few possible scenarios emerge, according to a December 2010 article published in Ecology Letters. — Scott Travers, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for mutualism

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Noun

The village is recognized for its symbiosis with the natural environment and development around the tomb of a Sufi master and saint.

— Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 28 July 2026
In El Rosario, the trinkets and souvenirs, the tour-bus parking lots, and even the stable of horses for rent all speak to a symbiosis that has only recently come to be.

— Vann R. Newkirk II, The Atlantic, 28 July 2026

Definition of symbiosis

Noun

The Taurus Moon conjoins Chiron in your 7th House of Partnership, stirring sensitivity around trust, reciprocity, reliability, or whether someone can meet you consistently.

— Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026
Belonging is more than just feeling welcomed; it's built through structures that make reciprocity, contribution and mutual care possible.

— Belonging Forum, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of reciprocity

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Baird said that major infrastructure projects generally involve significant collaboration with state-level entities.

— Ilana Arougheti July 30, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
Adidas has been experimenting with different fabrics and prints and keeping a close eye on its ongoing collaboration with British online retailer Asos.

— Cathrin Schaer, Footwear News, 30 July 2026

Definition of collaboration

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That’s good, because healthy friendships can make kids happier, improve their self-esteem and resilience, and protect against loneliness and depression.

— Kara Alaimo, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
On one level this may seem like pie in the sky, yet the seeds of all of these possibilities already exist, and are firmly planted at the small-scale level of family, friendship and community at the local and hyper-local level.

— William Hartung, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026

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