partnership

noun

ˈpärt-nər-ˌship How to pronounce partnership (audio)
Definition of partnershipnext
as in collaboration
the state of having shared interests or efforts (as in social or business matters) the symphony orchestra is presenting the choral piece in partnership with the city's leading choral society

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Recent Examples of partnership That connection might take the form of friendship, companionship after 50, travel partnerships, activity partners, or simply meaningful conversations with people who share similar experiences. — Matthew Kayser updated July 6, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026 Donations will benefit Dudamel’s Earthquake Recovery to Support Venezuelan Communities fund, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme and the Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean fund. — Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026 Through partnerships with schools nationwide, Bode uses the recovery flag project to encourage discussions about addiction, empathy and prevention while working alongside school clinicians. — Brianna Wallen, Hartford Courant, 6 July 2026 Versant president of entertainment Val Boreland, Google managing director of global apps partnerships Tom Gorke and Bain Capital partner David Spiller will join the public charity, which aims to fight childhood poverty with comedy. — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for partnership
Recent Examples of Synonyms for partnership
  1. collaboration
  2. relationship
  3. association
  4. cooperation
  5. affiliation
  6. connection
Noun
  • Air Force partnership expands The award extends Asylon’s collaboration with the Air Force beyond autonomous security operations, an area where its robotic platforms already support active missions.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026
  • Danish jewelry giant Pandora introduced a creative platform in collaboration with British stylist Harry Lambert, called Pandora Wonders.
    — Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 10 July 2026
Definition of collaboration
Noun
  • Sanz appeared in seven episodes of the Emmy-winning show, which chronicled her life as an adult with Down syndrome, including her relationship with husband, Angel.
    — Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
  • The plants and animals Williford’s ancestors held relationships with became strangers.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Definition of relationship
Noun
  • As a longtime resident near the property, Van Sistine serves as Board Chair of the neighborhood association Ballpark Collective RNO and played a key role in establishing the Ballpark General Improvement District.
    — Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 9 July 2026
  • Homeowners agreed to pool those funds through their homeowners association so the road could be rebuilt.
    — Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2026
Definition of association
Noun
  • Permits and city cooperation are necessary when large-scale private events require the use of public space (like street closures) or city services (more cops).
    — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 10 July 2026
  • The public screenings take shape through grassroots cooperation.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 July 2026
Definition of cooperation
Noun
  • To get a true demographic profile of those who supported and opposed the empty homes tax would require deeper analysis that could include cross-referencing age, educational attainment and party affiliation, Luna believes.
    — Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 July 2026
  • The decision voided the FTC's provision that commissioners could be removed by a president only for cause, and not because of their political affiliations.
    — Dan Mangan,Luke Fountain,Kevin Breuninger,Garrett Downs,Ashley Capoot,Justin Papp, CNBC, 2 July 2026
Definition of affiliation
Noun
  • There will be plenty of club connections between the two teams.
    — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 11 July 2026
  • While there isn’t much of a previous connection, Mitchell appreciates the need for a point guard to seize any opportunity to establish chemistry.
    — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 10 July 2026
Definition of connection

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“Partnership.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/partnership. Accessed 14 Jul. 2026.

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