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
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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For most of that time the two groups have cohabitated in relative harmony.—
Bob Skolnik,
Chicago Tribune,
29 July 2025
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Biomechanical assessments revealed that the lefty’s arm slot, having moved higher over the previous few seasons, was no longer working in harmony with the rest of his body.—
Dennis Lin,
New York Times,
28 July 2025
Noun
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Trump also threatened Russia with several ultimatums if a peace agreement was not reached.—
Mark Temnycky,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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Less than two weeks for Russia to reach a peace deal with Ukraine.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
29 July 2025
Noun
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This call for unity follows a divisive 2022 GOP primary, which some believe hampered the eventual nominee's chances in the general election.—
Molly Beck,
jsonline.com,
25 July 2025
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The East held principles including unity, creativity, cooperative economics, and the belief in community-building, which are part of the Nguzo Saba.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
23 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
Noun
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Elysia chlorotica is a bewitching example of symbiosis.—
Zoë Schlanger,
The Atlantic,
23 July 2025
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Matthew Ballinger of Mississippi State University studies the interactions between hosts and wasps and their microbial symbiosis.—
Avery Hurt,
Discover Magazine,
14 July 2025
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“Reciprocity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reciprocity. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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