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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
Melissa Noel, Essence, 4 Apr. 2025
While parsing the social and political context, the musical never loses sight of the protagonist and his wife, finding room for the heartbreaking personal side of an American tragedy that reveals the dark side of our collective past.
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2025
Vulture Editors, Vulture, 1 Apr. 2025
Originally established in New York City as a collective of early-stage founders, the firm evolved into a worldwide network of investors and entrepreneurs spanning 30 countries and supporting over 300 portfolio companies.
—Christer Holloman, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Speaking at the Leading Women Defined Summit in Dana Point, California, Harris delivered a message of resilience, sisterhood and the power of collective courage in uncertain times.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 4 Apr. 2025
While parsing the social and political context, the musical never loses sight of the protagonist and his wife, finding room for the heartbreaking personal side of an American tragedy that reveals the dark side of our collective past.
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2025
Noun
In the former, a collective of trans women unleashes a virus that puts the entire world in the position of choosing their gender — to make the same choice those in the collective have made.
—Vulture Editors, Vulture, 1 Apr. 2025
Originally established in New York City as a collective of early-stage founders, the firm evolved into a worldwide network of investors and entrepreneurs spanning 30 countries and supporting over 300 portfolio companies.
—Christer Holloman, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for collective
Noun
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According to a previous concert poster, the rock group was scheduled to co-headline the festival's opening day with Def Leppard.—
Marina Watts,
People.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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One of the Lonely Island's raunchiest songs aired uncensored on Saturday Night Live — which totally surprised the members of the group.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
5 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Legendary New York filmmaker Spike Lee has said his latest joint, Highest 2 Lowest, will debut Out of Competition at this year’s Cannes Film Festival despite being left off Thierry Frémaux’s list of Official Selection titles this morning.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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Barrett is, of course, a far less explicitly political figure — and one whose current feelings about Trump are unknown, even though Trump loyalists have widely circulated a video of her as the president passed by her at his joint address to Congress last month.—
Niall Stanage,
The Hill,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Smith, who works in an office with a communal microwave, felt compelled to speak up after a series of increasingly hazardous cooking episodes by a colleague named Greg, 32.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
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Celebrate this Passover on Saturday, April 12 at 7:30 p.m. at the Rancho Santa Fe communal Seder.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The mutual tariffs threaten to hurt domestic industries and are poised to result in layoffs.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2025
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Shared goals, cultural fit and mutual trust are preconditions for success in creating marketing campaigns that resonate with your audience.—
Michael Kuzminov,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The future lies in interconnection and collaboration, and the success of the API economy relies on a shared commitment to upholding high-security standards and ensuring that innovation serves the greater good.—
Garri Galanter,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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At best, a peck on the cheek or brief hug is the sole reminder of a shared life.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Collective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collective. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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