mutualism

noun

Definition of mutualismnext
as in symbiosis

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Recent Examples of mutualism 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 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 The discovery highlights an exciting case of biological mutualism–a relationship where both species benefit. — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 5 Nov. 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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  1. symbiosis
  2. reciprocity
  3. collaboration
  4. friendship
Noun
  • This complete individuality — all the different people from different places and backgrounds, achieving symbiosis and becoming one being.
    — Jonathan Cohen, SPIN, 1 July 2026
  • For Hina, creating content, reading and being a community facilitator are all in symbiosis with each other.
    — Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 28 June 2026
Definition of symbiosis
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  • The moon spends the rest of the day in harmony-seeking Libra, bringing themes of justice, reciprocity and relationships to the forefront.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 23 June 2026
  • There's a reciprocity among the people, and with the land itself.
    — Paola Miglio, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 June 2026
Definition of reciprocity
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  • The actor was a replacement after Madonna backed out, leaving the proto-rave tune one of the era’s most unlikely collaborations.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
  • The company said closer collaboration with GM will also help align future product development, optimize memory at the system level, and prepare upcoming technologies for deployment in future vehicle platforms.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 2 July 2026
Definition of collaboration
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  • Just a few days later, Navratilova spoke by phone about the film, the friendship and their cancer battles.
    — Stuart Miller, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
  • Bridget Foley, former executive editor of WWD, worked closely with Queen, and developed a deep friendship.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 6 July 2026
Definition of friendship

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