mutuality

noun

Definition of mutualitynext
as in intimacy

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Recent Examples of mutuality After all, both advocate mutuality and goodness. — Michael Isaacson, Sun Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2026 Users may relish the stability but risk confusing validation for mutuality. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 28 Nov. 2025 This mutuality of benefit establishes the greatest potential for success. — Blake D. Morant, Forbes.com, 25 Feb. 2026 Replace hierarchy with reciprocity At the heart of the Volunteering Reconnected movement lies a shift in mindset, from charity to mutuality. — Big Think, 18 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for mutuality
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mutuality
  1. intimacy
  2. friendship
  3. cordiality
  4. familiarity
  5. inseparability
  6. belonging
  7. nearness
Noun
  • While Tuesday’s show is due to mark a shift back to craftsmanship and intimacy, the designer is set to release another project later this year involving virtual reality.
    — Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 6 July 2026
  • Colored by a palpable sense of filmmaker and subject building a friendship and a professional understanding in real time, this documentary’s intimacy feels hard-won, and entirely genuine.
    — Guy Lodge, Variety, 6 July 2026
Definition of intimacy
Noun
  • Just a few days later, Navratilova spoke by phone about the film, the friendship and their cancer battles.
    — Stuart Miller, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
  • Bridget Foley, former executive editor of WWD, worked closely with Queen, and developed a deep friendship.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 6 July 2026
Definition of friendship
Noun
  • The cordiality and handsome looks of the dining room are exquisite reminders of elaborate Milanese design.
    — John Mariani, Forbes.com, 16 Mar. 2026
  • Indianapolis didn't crack Nextdoor's list of the 20 friendliest cities in Indiana, but its separate ranking of neighborhoods in the Indy metro area finds plenty of cordiality in Central Indiana.
    — Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 27 Feb. 2026
Definition of cordiality
Noun
  • Reliability, familiarity and consistency go a long way when a franchise is laying a new foundation and needs people to serve as the blueprint.
    — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 4 July 2026
  • However, this isn't a slight but a strategic move for athlete performance and familiarity.
    — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
Definition of familiarity
Noun
  • Pinney’s bold and free conception of how a drama is constituted, and its inseparability from time and memory, displays a rare associative virtuosity.
    — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 12 June 2026
  • Our understanding of this divine inseparability brings healing, redemption, renewal.
    — Lynn G. Jackson, Christian Science Monitor, 27 Oct. 2025
Definition of inseparability
Noun
  • Speaking of unexpected spills, the Jarlink 18-pack Waterproof Zipper Bags offer peace of mind on the go, helping ensure that any liquids stay securely contained and don’t leak onto your belongings.
    — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2026
  • But America's greatest challenge at 250 may be a recession of trust, truth, belonging, and civic confidence.
    — Sophia A. Nelson, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of belonging
Noun
  • The nearness of the zealous asteroid Eris in Aries adds a touch of drama and intensity to the cosmic atmosphere.
    — Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 10 June 2026
  • City officials say the project is complicated because of the nearness of the freeway and the Los Angeles River.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
Definition of nearness

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“Mutuality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mutuality. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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