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
Show up for those who have proven their dedication and reciprocity to you.
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Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 July 2025
Consent is about communication, reciprocity and trust — and can only happen in the absence of coercion and fear.
—Liz Roberts, New York Daily News, 30 June 2025
This is not just about feeling overlooked; this lack of reciprocity can weaken the greater business community, make social interactions feel transactional and have a real impact on the visibility and performance of content.
—Erick Grau, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
But the world’s second-biggest economy would demand reciprocity.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 10 June 2025
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Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 July 2025
Consent is about communication, reciprocity and trust — and can only happen in the absence of coercion and fear.
—Liz Roberts, New York Daily News, 30 June 2025
This is not just about feeling overlooked; this lack of reciprocity can weaken the greater business community, make social interactions feel transactional and have a real impact on the visibility and performance of content.
—Erick Grau, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
But the world’s second-biggest economy would demand reciprocity.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 10 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for reciprocity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reciprocity
Noun
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Despite its listing price history, the bluff-front residence makes harmony look simple.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
16 July 2025
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The show’s cast is very strong, including the dozen-plus children, who are just as capable as the adults in precisely performing Melissa Glasgow’s challenging choreography and the vocal harmonies coached by music director Richard Dueñez Morrison.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 July 2025
Noun
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Director Iván Sierra frames it as a meditation on how fear of losing happiness breeds violence – and how true peace lies in confronting inner fears.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
15 July 2025
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Thank you for the willingness to support Ukraine and to continue working together to stop the killings and establish a lasting and just peace.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
Noun
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The structure, built in 1939 for an editor of The Chicago Daily News, is an early example of Usonian design, a Wright philosophy that emphasized affordability, efficiency and unity with nature.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 July 2025
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Mira and Zoey join her, reigniting the barrier with combined music and unity.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
12 July 2025
Noun
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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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Usually, plant-pollinator interactions are mutualisms.—
Lauren Leffer,
Popular Science,
8 May 2025
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This symbiosis of humans and technologies allows humans to be the creative brain, resulting in faster and more innovative decision making.—
Andreas Eschbach,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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The symbiosis of the Trump-Newsom vaudeville act is truly remarkable, each abetting the other’s desire to enhance his image as a warrior for moral righteousness.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
11 June 2025
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“Reciprocity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reciprocity. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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