symbioses

noun

plural of symbiosis
as in collaborations
a mutually beneficial relationship The two artists, each with their own style, share a symbiosis that enriches both their individual and collaborative work.

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  1. collaborations
  2. partnerships
Noun
  • Arnault says there will only be five collaborations total, but the annual competition will continue.
    — Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 1 Nov. 2026
  • What the director likes and how the director is responding gets very important in the edit, which is where Broshar’s developed a great read on Steven Spielberg over the course of their many collaborations.
    — Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 31 Oct. 2026
Definition of collaborations
Noun
  • At their best, these partnerships allow public and private resources to accomplish more together than either could achieve alone.
    — Gilbert Miller, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Nov. 2026
  • The talks could lead to decade-long energy partnerships, giving Moscow an opportunity to extend its influence in Africa as China and Western countries pursue nuclear deals of their own.
    — Ruben Nyanguila, semafor.com, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of partnerships
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