COLLABORATIVE Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

collaborative

adjective

Definition of collaborative

as in collective

used or done by a number of people as a group a culture in which the raising of children is regarded as a collaborative endeavor for a whole village

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Recent Examples of collaborative The tightness of White’s control over his arrangements can occasionally foreclose the sense of chaotic freedom inherent to his more collaborative efforts. — Ryan Meehan, Pitchfork, 26 Oct. 2026 This collaborative work delivers a new chemical strategy for fabricating high-performance flexible perovskite modules in China. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 26 Oct. 2026 Despite the collaborative nature of Act V, the power play came out when Usher sat on a throne with a diamond crown— seemingly asserting himself as R&B’s King. — Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 25 Oct. 2026 Success will rely not only on speed, but also on sustained and collaborative effort, as well as engagement from all space users. — David Zamora, Space.com, 23 Oct. 2026 Frankies Bikinis and Barefoot Dreams have released their first collaborative capsule of cozy loungewear fashions — perfect for layering up amid the crisp fall air. — Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026 The report also anticipates significant changes to middle management and frontline leadership, with a shift toward more collaborative and distributed leadership models. — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026 Tranter’s knowledge of cross-Atlantic collaborative financing strategies is a product in part of going to Hollywood after her years at the BBC. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2026 Drime also offers collaborative workspaces to organize files, clients, and projects. — Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 17 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for collaborative

Adjective

Gail Lerner, is fun and refreshing, speaking to a collective audience across generations.

— Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 23 Oct. 2026
But the Dream’s offensive dominance would not have been possible without the team’s collective defense.

— Lauren Williams, AJC.com, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of collective

Adjective

Last Thursday, the European Union and Gulf states postponed a joint summit due to be held in the kingdom this week.

— Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026
Harry and Meghan, who remain private citizens and not working royals, made their first joint public appearance last week in Nottingham, visiting community organizations.

— ABC News, ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of joint

Adjective

That would make SpaceX the acquiring company in a stock swap, and potentially give Musk the best chance of controlling a combined entity.

— Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026
Assuming a 30% takeover premium, SpaceX would pay nearly $2 trillion in stock, leaving Tesla’s shareholders with almost half the combined company.

— Diane Brady, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of combined

Adjective

The Nordic communal goal is a focus on holistic well-being that can be sustained over the long term by every individual, from professional athletes in their prime to elders.

— Lola Akinmade, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2026
Librarian Regina Andrews, known for her salons, exudes the dignified air of a beloved host, vividly describing the communal groundswell every young thinker and creative then could sense happening.

— Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of communal

Adjective

Taiwan remains the most explosive issue in the relationship—and its very danger is what creates the mutual incentive to keep it stable.

— Ningrong Liu, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
As for Bodanzky, Fidalgo recalls a long mutual admiration between herself and the director.

— Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of mutual

Adjective

Abramson said Romero is married with four children and has been cooperative with police.

— Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
The building, which opens with a free community festival Friday through Tuesday, is piloting a cooperative nonprofit partnership model.

— Rudi Greenberg, Washington Post, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of cooperative

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