reciprocity

noun

Definition of reciprocitynext
as in harmony
formal a situation or relationship in which two people or groups agree to do something similar for each other; a reciprocal arrangement or relationship The proposal calls for reciprocity in trade relations.

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Recent Examples of reciprocity There's a reciprocity among the people, and with the land itself. — Paola Miglio, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 June 2026 Unsurprisingly, one-sided overshares lack the back-and-forth rhythm of reciprocity that helps people feel closer. — Jessica Dulong, CNN Money, 16 June 2026 Many of the students in Noreus’ schools passed in Florida, which has reciprocity with many other states. — Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 16 June 2026 For high-quality friendships to be maintained, there should be reciprocity within the relationship. — Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 6 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for reciprocity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reciprocity
  1. harmony
  2. peace
  3. unity
  4. mutualism
  5. collaboration
  6. symbiosis
Noun
  • Still, don’t confuse harmony with everyone silently knowing the plan.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 July 2026
  • Rather than forcing the food to fit the wine, chefs and sommeliers continually refine both elements to achieve harmony.
    — Yuri Shima, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
Definition of harmony
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  • Last month, Washington alleviated oil sanctions on Tehran as part of the memorandum of understanding between both parties – which laid out a long term path to peace.
    — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
  • Buyers have made peace with rates Remember when everyone assumed mortgage rates would drop any day now?
    — Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 24 July 2026
Definition of peace
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  • Trump did strike some notes of unity, praising the Secret Service and denouncing political violence.
    — Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
  • Jackson concluded his remarks Saturday with a call for unity.
    — Elena Moore, NPR, 25 July 2026
Definition of unity
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  • 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
Definition of mutualism
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  • These innovations signal a shift from robotic spectacle to practical, everyday applications, emphasizing collaboration, accessibility, and human-robot comfort as robots integrate into our lives.
    — Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 24 July 2026
  • Industry analysts note that the collaboration with Anduril also enables Archer to leverage a common aircraft platform across both defense and commercial sectors, potentially reducing development costs while increasing production scale.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 23 July 2026
Definition of collaboration
Noun
  • This craft is deeply rooted in our cultural tradition, and the powerful symbiosis between our incredible local creators and a robust industry truly sets us apart in the global marketplace.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 16 July 2026
  • This complete individuality — all the different people from different places and backgrounds, achieving symbiosis and becoming one being.
    — Jonathan Cohen, SPIN, 1 July 2026
Definition of symbiosis

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“Reciprocity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reciprocity. Accessed 28 Jul. 2026.

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