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 There's a reciprocity among the people, and with the land itself. — Paola Miglio, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 June 2026 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 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
  • Singapore maintains strict rules on the public display of foreign flags and emblems without a permit, framing the laws as necessary to protect the country’s racial and religious harmony.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Charming Venus in Libra will also bring harmony to your friendships and community, supporting opportunistic introductions and meet-cutes.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of harmony
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  • So his using his influence to call for an unarmed and disarming peace can only lead to a call for getting rid of nuclear weapons.
    — Kevin Holden Platt, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Jimmy Carter took the leaders of Egypt and Israel there in 1978 for talks that produced the Camp David Accords, a peace agreement between the two countries.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 31 July 2026
Definition of peace
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  • The more pragmatic camp argues that maintaining unity during the war requires addressing the public's unhappiness over the economy as well as political and social repression.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The ethnic unity law, Beijing says, helps ensure equality and support economic development.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of unity
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  • However, these examples of mutualism are markedly different from those reviewed by Grueter and colleagues.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 30 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of mutualism
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  • Baird said that major infrastructure projects generally involve significant collaboration with state-level entities.
    — Ilana Arougheti July 30, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
  • Adidas has been experimenting with different fabrics and prints and keeping a close eye on its ongoing collaboration with British online retailer Asos.
    — Cathrin Schaer, Footwear News, 30 July 2026
Definition of collaboration
Noun
  • The village is recognized for its symbiosis with the natural environment and development around the tomb of a Sufi master and saint.
    — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 28 July 2026
  • In El Rosario, the trinkets and souvenirs, the tour-bus parking lots, and even the stable of horses for rent all speak to a symbiosis that has only recently come to be.
    — Vann R. Newkirk II, The Atlantic, 28 July 2026
Definition of symbiosis

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“Reciprocity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reciprocity. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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