as in collaborative
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
Isabel Debre, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
His inquiry surfaces a history of abuse, homophobia, and despair, and the film uses the tragedy to probe questions of moral accountability and collective indifference in Hong Kong.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 30 Apr. 2026
Brian Steinberg, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
The bar-office also hosts events like the Search Work launch along with fundraisers and parties — a perk that makes use of a sound system brought in by Kyp Malone, who’s part of the collective of artsy friends who co-own the bar.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 20 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Large numbers of people remain displaced across the country, including over 115,000 in collective shelters, according to United Nations spokesperson Stephane Dujarric.
—Isabel Debre, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
His inquiry surfaces a history of abuse, homophobia, and despair, and the film uses the tragedy to probe questions of moral accountability and collective indifference in Hong Kong.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 30 Apr. 2026
Noun
Wagner is among a bevy of hosts from progressive outlet Crooked Media who can be seen on MS NOW every Saturday night at 9 in clips from the collective’s sundry podcasts.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
The bar-office also hosts events like the Search Work launch along with fundraisers and parties — a perk that makes use of a sound system brought in by Kyp Malone, who’s part of the collective of artsy friends who co-own the bar.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 20 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for collective
Adjective
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By all appearances, this GM meeting is yet another example of Silver attempting to take a collaborative approach to this situation.—
Sam Amick,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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So this has really been the most rewarding collaborative project we’ve ever been involved with, and the most durable.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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At one point, my friend was added to a WeChat group that included nearly five hundred foreign actors, many of whom were sharing casting calls to make sure they weren’t being scammed.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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The Vikings could target him as an undrafted signing to bolster a defensive backs group that should look far different when the draft concludes.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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As multiple world powers invest heavily in Ukrainian expertise and joint production with the Ukrainian government and private companies, only the Pentagon is holding back.—
Trudy Rubin,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Related Stories His appointment was announced on Friday in a joint statement by the presidents of Italy’s motion picture association ANICA and Italian TV producers’ association APA, Alessandro Usai and Chiara Sbarigia.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In all, around 6,700 students are expected to win awards in the 71st annual competition, with scholarships worth a combined total of approximately $24 million, officials said in a press release.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Reuters reports that the three companies (SpaceX is both a space and AI company) could add $3 trillion in combined market value, but reportedly, none are profitable.—
John Kell,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Lounges beckon with long communal tables, plush banquettes, and modular sofas designed for meeting and working.—
Terry Ward,
Robb Report,
30 Apr. 2026
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Wave of antisemitic attacks This stabbing is the latest in a string of attacks targeting synagogues and other communal buildings that have left London’s Jewish community in a heightened state of anxiety.—
Jomana Karadsheh,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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As their mutual competitiveness grows shockingly ugly, Niall learns to turn Ruben’s Samsonian strength and fury against him, knocking down the pillars of Ruben’s own life.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
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In the ensuring weeks, Tehran and Washington launched mutual blockades on the waterway, with Iran attacking non-allied vessels and the US targeting ships from Iranian ports.—
Alayna Treene,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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By reducing fragmentation and strengthening shared understanding, teams may gain a clearer view of how value is created and where effort is directed across the organization.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Hollywood executives tried to rally the broader entertainment industry against television as a shared threat.—
Roland Betancourt,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Collective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collective. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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