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 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 Their focus on old values of community, mutual respect, reciprocity and the embrace of the gift economy is an antidote to the individualistic, competitive and combative discourse that’s prevalent in the West today. — Literary Hub, 3 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
  • But the gentle vocal harmonies and trippy acoustic strumming, like the jokey title, transform the song into something else.
    — Simon Vozick-Levinson, Rolling Stone, 17 July 2026
  • Desai was inspired by Gandhi’s ideals of nondiscrimination and social harmony.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 17 July 2026
Definition of harmony
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  • The War In times of peace, Odysseus, king of Ithaca, and his wife Penelope (Anne Hathaway) had hosted parties in their palace for all — even beggars were welcome.
    — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 18 July 2026
  • During the 17th century, Japan was in a state of upheaval, fractured by rival warlords fighting for domination; then, three leaders came together to unite the bushō to bring peace and a new order to Japan.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 17 July 2026
Definition of peace
Noun
  • The unity shown in Ankara will only stimulate additional doubts over Moscow’s capacity to end the conflict favorably.
    — Ihor N. Stelmach, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026
  • Argentina's greatest strengths lie in their infectious unity and fierce mentality.
    — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 18 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
Noun
  • This partnership marks a historic milestone for the University of California — the first Joint Powers Authority established to operate a new health system and the first collaboration of its kind UC-wide.
    — Pradeep Khosla, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 July 2026
  • The Virginia Talent Accelerator Program is a collaboration between the Virginia Economic Development Partnership and the state's community college system to provide job-specific training to prospective employees.
    — Scott Cohn, CNBC, 16 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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