as in harmony
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a situation or relationship in which two people or groups agree to do something similar for each other; a reciprocal arrangement or relationship
The proposal calls for reciprocity in trade relations.
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Recent Examples of reciprocity
Show up for those who have proven their dedication and reciprocity to you.
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Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 July 2025
Consent is about communication, reciprocity and trust — and can only happen in the absence of coercion and fear.
—Liz Roberts, New York Daily News, 30 June 2025
This is not just about feeling overlooked; this lack of reciprocity can weaken the greater business community, make social interactions feel transactional and have a real impact on the visibility and performance of content.
—Erick Grau, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
But the world’s second-biggest economy would demand reciprocity.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 10 June 2025
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Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 July 2025
Consent is about communication, reciprocity and trust — and can only happen in the absence of coercion and fear.
—Liz Roberts, New York Daily News, 30 June 2025
This is not just about feeling overlooked; this lack of reciprocity can weaken the greater business community, make social interactions feel transactional and have a real impact on the visibility and performance of content.
—Erick Grau, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
But the world’s second-biggest economy would demand reciprocity.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 10 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for reciprocity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reciprocity
Noun
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The Light On White design aesthetic celebrates nature’s inspirations in a search for harmony, simplicity, and raw beauty.—
Dan Howarth,
Architectural Digest,
7 July 2025
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Nature, to me, has its own spirituality, which lies in its chaotic harmony.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
7 July 2025
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Just a few minutes from downtown Saluda, this relaxed, pet-friendly lodge is all about simple pleasures—coffee on the deck, starry nights by the fire pit, and the kind of peace that comes naturally when you’re surrounded by forest.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
5 July 2025
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Trump has made brokering peace with Russia and Ukraine a priority of his administration, but has been unsuccessful at producing a ceasefire even though he’s helped bring both sides to the negotiating table.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
5 July 2025
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Another potential alliance to take on Mamdani could be a unity ticket between Republican mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa and Adams.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
12 July 2025
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Mira and Zoey join her, reigniting the barrier with combined music and unity.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
12 July 2025
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Today, attitudes are shifting from human domination of nature toward mutualism—and that means learning to get along with our neighbors.—
Lesley Evans Ogden,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 May 2025
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Usually, plant-pollinator interactions are mutualisms.—
Lauren Leffer,
Popular Science,
8 May 2025
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This symbiosis of humans and technologies allows humans to be the creative brain, resulting in faster and more innovative decision making.—
Andreas Eschbach,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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The symbiosis of the Trump-Newsom vaudeville act is truly remarkable, each abetting the other’s desire to enhance his image as a warrior for moral righteousness.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
11 June 2025
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“Reciprocity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reciprocity. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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