as in harmony
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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
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.
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Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
These new ways of leading are based in the healing power and creative potential of relationships and honor those relationships with care and reciprocity.
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Ginny Whitelaw,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Experiment by pushing that reciprocity button and watching for any changes in the other person’s reactions and behavior.
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Attia Qureshi,
Time,
1 June 2026
Scorpio's constant need for validation and emotional reciprocity starts to push Gemini away, as this Air sign enjoys the flirtation and curiosity but is typically inconsistent.
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
26 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for reciprocity
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
These new ways of leading are based in the healing power and creative potential of relationships and honor those relationships with care and reciprocity.
—
Ginny Whitelaw,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Experiment by pushing that reciprocity button and watching for any changes in the other person’s reactions and behavior.
—
Attia Qureshi,
Time,
1 June 2026
Scorpio's constant need for validation and emotional reciprocity starts to push Gemini away, as this Air sign enjoys the flirtation and curiosity but is typically inconsistent.
—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
26 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for reciprocity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reciprocity
Noun
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Stop seeking harmony and start seeking the truth.
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Soul Coughing bassist Sebastian Steinberg contributes upright bass, Rob Moose supplies string arrangements, Caroline Shaw handles vocal arrangements and harmonies, and Blake Mills, Christian Lee Hutson, Marshall Vore and Nate Walcott all make appearances.
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With Aemond gone, Rhaenrya dragon-waltzes into King's Landing, an entry made possible by peace-seeking former foe and childhood bestie Alicent.
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Compare the details, ask for confirmation, and protect your peace with clear numbers.
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This unity of purpose is amplified by a newly uniform soundscape.
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The blender, like the writer, is searching for complementarity, for the moment when diversity becomes unity, when differences become harmony.
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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.
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The collaboration pairs one of the most recognizable music artists of the last decade with a menu item designed to bring back familiar memories from Fetty Wap’s biggest era, while also celebrating his influence on pop culture and music.
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Through Rainbow Wool's collaboration with Grindr, the pair heralded a fashion show in New York City in November 2025 with a collection of 37 unique knitwear pieces made of yarn spun from the wool of the sheep on Stücke's farm.
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The symbiosis between art and architecture puts many major museums to shame.
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The modern environment is better described as a new symbiosis in which established corporations collaborate with start-ups to create deep ecosystems that foster innovation.
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“Reciprocity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reciprocity. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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