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 scale of the commercial-military symbiosis between Washington and Silicon Valley is almost incomprehensible.

— Alex Capri, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026
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

Definition of symbiosis

Noun

Venus is especially comfortable here, emphasizing diplomacy, beauty, reciprocity and meeting each other halfway.

— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026
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

Definition of reciprocity

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O'Neal said the production's overall look comes from collaboration among the lighting, costume, sound and projection designers, along with the rest of the creative team.

— Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
Clear structure can make collaboration feel easier, not colder.

— Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of collaboration

Noun

Lyubov Campion, who had known Beloozerov since the late 2000s and largely communicated with him by email, said most of Beloozerov’s friendships were online.

— Isabelle Chapman, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
However, today a commitment to a friendship or a group might create confusion for you.

— Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 10 Aug. 2026

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