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
Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 8 Jan. 2026
As a society, our behavior will shift away from individual dominance and toward collective contribution.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
Jamie Landers, Dallas Morning News, 5 Jan. 2026
In July 2024, Leroy told WWD that Woman&Design by Maison&Objet was envisaged as a business and creative collective that aims to identify, connect and promote women who are pushing the boundaries of product design, interior decoration, craft and lifestyle.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 5 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
The recommendations also come with a new inverted food pyramid that’s the most significant shift from the outdated icon long held in Americans’ collective memory of how various food groups should be prioritized.
—Noun
The musician was part of New Dallas, a loose collective of friends who advocate for peace and unity in the local rap scene.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for collective
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The dispute was resolved after Singh agreed to provide additional context, explaining that the files were collaborative documents shared among participants through the messaging app Signal.—
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But it's always been very collaborative and just lovely.—
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Israeli attacks weakened Iran’s regional armed proxy groups such as Hamas and Hezbollahwhile US strikes dealt significant damage to the country’s nuclear program, which the government spent billions to develop.—
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The Associated Press reported that the grim discovery underscores the tactics used by criminal groups competing for control of territory and trafficking routes, especially along the country’s coastline.—
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Shortly after their newsletter announcement, the couple shared a joint Instagram post with the same video.—
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Minneapolis leaders are pushing for state law enforcement to be part of a joint investigation with the FBI into Wednesday's shooting.—
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In 2024, Jeep managed to shock the industry by dislodging the Escalade from first place with combined Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer sales of more than 55,000 units, to Cadillac’s 42,000.—
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After a 2-0 start, Arizona lost five straight games to the 49ers, Seahawks, Titans, Colts and Packers — playoff-caliber teams, outside of Tennessee — by a combined total of 13 points.—
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Later on, a smaller group of us from the ship recalled feeling absolutely out of sorts as we were guided into a large communal space, stripped out of our robes, and each scrubbed and bathed on top of our own warmed marble slabs.—
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Honer said the project also will feature a residential lounge, a large communal kitchen, a pool and a fire pit.—
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What seems to make Jennifer and Jim’s relationship work is its balance of normalcy and mutual respect.—
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The two bonded over their mutual love for Atlanta and its vibrant culture before Trae and Quavo faced off in a friendly yet competitive game of HORSE on the basketball court.—
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Treaties assume shared values, stable circumstances, and mutual benefit.—
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What unfolds is the hopeful and unforgettable story of an underdog team who comes together to galvanize their town, reclaim their way of life, and turn their shared grief into an unstoppable superpower.—
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“Collective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collective. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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