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used or done by a number of people as a group
the cleanup of the neighborhood park was a collective effort for which many people should be thanked
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Recent Examples of collective
Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2025
This collective adaptability helps maintain workflow without overwhelming anyone.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
Over the weekend, Angry People Media, a collective of Mexican photojournalists, issued a statement condemning Ceremonia’s immediate inaction to the two deaths, calling for better work conditions for journalists covering music in the country overall.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 7 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Dissanayake attributes the rise in ego-scrolling to the loneliness epidemic and a collective increase in stress and unhappiness among young adults.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2025
This collective adaptability helps maintain workflow without overwhelming anyone.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Noun
The former was made by a collective of Palestinian and Israeli filmmakers, the latter a Palestinian and Lebanese production.
—David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
Over the weekend, Angry People Media, a collective of Mexican photojournalists, issued a statement condemning Ceremonia’s immediate inaction to the two deaths, calling for better work conditions for journalists covering music in the country overall.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for collective
Noun
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When asked about Jackson being turned away from the event, Nettles responded that every candidate should have the opportunity to participate, but at the same time should respect the rules of the group organizing the candidate forums.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Apr. 2025
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These activities established the group’s priorities of addressing chronic diseases and population health – goals that have also driven its involvement in disaster response efforts, including hurricanes Harvey, Irma, Maria and Katrina, as well as the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.—
Casey Luc,
The Conversation,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The institutions have co-signed a joint letter amid legal fights over the Trump administration's attempts to force through governance and leadership changes at colleges under the threat of frozen federal funding.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Apr. 2025
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In his previous term in office, Trump took the unprecedented step of refusing to join fellow G-7 leaders in the traditional joint communiqué issued at the end of a summit.—
Ngaire Woods,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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These people cling to their pristine images in frequented communal spaces like the country club, parties and the gym.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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The creators are learning that mourning can be communal.—
Ryan Fonseca,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Richard Nixon and John F. Kennedy both joined the navy, aware that fine military records would support their political aspirations; the relationship between the two men, moving from mutual respect to bitter rivalry, is one of the book’s stronger story lines.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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The pair were introduced by mutual friends Jensen and Danneel Ackles, that same year and sparks immediately flew.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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My campaign is rooted in our shared vision for District 6, one that is focused on safer neighborhoods, a sustainable cost of living, and smart, responsible growth—ensuring that our city remains a great place to live, work, be educated and invest in.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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As space shifts from government dominance to public-private collaboration, new interdependencies are emerging and altering traditional interactions, driving competitive innovation and prompting a broader perspective of space as a shared strategic domain.—
Reema Khan,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Collective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collective. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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