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
Otherwise, without full consent and reciprocity, the golden rule does not apply.
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John Hodgman, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Yet their rise could erode the norm of reciprocity a little, too.
—Julie Beck, The Atlantic, 16 Oct. 2025
In April, Brazil ended visa-free travel for citizens of the US, Canada, and Australia, citing a lack of reciprocity.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 15 Oct. 2025
In April, Brazil withdrew visa-free access for citizens from the US, Canada and Australia due to a lack of reciprocity.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025
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John Hodgman, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Yet their rise could erode the norm of reciprocity a little, too.
—Julie Beck, The Atlantic, 16 Oct. 2025
In April, Brazil ended visa-free travel for citizens of the US, Canada, and Australia, citing a lack of reciprocity.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 15 Oct. 2025
In April, Brazil withdrew visa-free access for citizens from the US, Canada and Australia due to a lack of reciprocity.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reciprocity
Noun
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All these songs rely on a strong backbeat more than harmonies or guitar solos, for example.—
John Lingan,
Rolling Stone,
8 Nov. 2025
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To this day, it's celebrated as one of the most iconic musical pairings ever captured on television — a shimmering handoff between generations and a snapshot of two powerhouse voices meeting in perfect harmony.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The peace declaration included a commitment to withdraw heavy weapons from the border, de-mining efforts, and to de-escalate tensions that erupted into the brief but deadly border conflict.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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As Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine approaches its fourth year, both sides show signs of fatigue, but neither is ready for peace.—
Jack Watling,
Foreign Affairs,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The show of unity from the royal family comes just over a week after King Charles formally stripped his brother, the former Prince Andrew, of all his royal titles and instructed him to vacate his Windsor home, Royal Lodge.—
Erin Hill,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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The airlines trade group pointed to a joint letter it and other aviation groups sent to Congress in February calling for unity in support of modernizing the ATC system.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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In light of this potential, the implicit mutualism is sobering.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Sep. 2025
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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
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The investment strategy will promote more collaboration among CalPERS staff, said CalPERS Chief Investment Officer Stephen Gilmore — to ideally produce higher returns on the fund’s assets.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
11 Nov. 2025
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On Tuesday, the creative studio hard-launched with the news that the Oscar winner has joined Juxtapose as an advisory partner, following previous collaborations with the company co-founded by CEO Luke Anderson and Amanda Goldfine.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
11 Nov. 2025
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If successful, this productive force— supposed to be restorative, in at least some visions—would grow up in symbiosis with primitive fossil capital.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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Leaders need to design symbiosis—like pairing a visionary with a systems thinker, or a sprinter with a stamina builder.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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