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
  • Manas and co-founder Balthazar Delepierre left wholesale in June 2024, turning to direct-to-consumer sales and brand collaborations after retailers struggled to accommodate the label’s inclusive sizing.
    — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Born Gerald Michael Charlebois on April 17, 1929, in Harvey, North Dakota, Forest moved to Los Angeles in 1955 and met director Corman through an acting class, leading to their collaborations that began in the late 1950s.
    — Greg Evans, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of collaborations
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  • These prediction market partnerships have, for some, become emblematic of what fans see as unfettered greed on the part of teams, players, leagues and platforms believed to be degrading their experience of sports writ large.
    — Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2026
  • With department stores in turmoil, Kuryshchuk advised emerging designers to reconsider wholesale, favoring partnerships with larger companies.
    — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of partnerships
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