as in collaboration
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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Recent Examples of symbiosis
Whereas Schafer was a polemicist, wanting to impose his ideas onto society, Lockwood is interested in a personal symbiosis with nature, beginning with the humble belief that one is open to change.
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Joshua Minsoo Kim, Pitchfork, 28 Apr. 2026
With SpaceX, Muskism’s pursuit of state symbiosis converged with the privatizing impulses of the early 21st century to find a deeper channel.
—Ben Tarnoff, Big Think, 23 Apr. 2026
Some have also chafed at the increasing symbiosis between the paper and WBFF.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 6 Apr. 2026
The Poster House show is founded on the private collection of Michael Lellouche, who, in his introduction to the accompanying book, points out an extraordinary symbiosis.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 16 Feb. 2026
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Joshua Minsoo Kim, Pitchfork, 28 Apr. 2026
With SpaceX, Muskism’s pursuit of state symbiosis converged with the privatizing impulses of the early 21st century to find a deeper channel.
—Ben Tarnoff, Big Think, 23 Apr. 2026
Some have also chafed at the increasing symbiosis between the paper and WBFF.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 6 Apr. 2026
The Poster House show is founded on the private collection of Michael Lellouche, who, in his introduction to the accompanying book, points out an extraordinary symbiosis.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 16 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for symbiosis
Noun
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New openings include Zel by Meliá, in collaboration with Rafael Nadal.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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The declaration, in honor of the billionaire philanthropist whose gifts boosted arts, science, education and cultural causes and more across Los Angeles for decades, marks a collaboration between the County of Los Angeles and the cities of Los Angeles, Santa Monica and Beverly Hills.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
10 June 2026
Noun
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These sneakers, signed and photo-matched, predate the Air Jordan 1 and capture the nascent stages of Jordan’s revolutionary partnership with Nike, an alliance that would forever change basketball footwear and the way players become their own brands.—
Denny Alfonso,
New York Times,
12 Dec. 2025
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For 39 years, The Enquirer has been part of a special holiday tradition in partnership with United Way of Greater Cincinnati – Wish List.—
Jackie Borchardt,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
12 Dec. 2025
Noun
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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
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The discovery highlights an exciting case of biological mutualism–a relationship where both species benefit.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Symbiosis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symbiosis. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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