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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
Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 14 July 2025
Instead, structure it so that the family, as a collective, needs to achieve a shared level of economic growth or purpose.
—Jerry R. Sneed, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
Photovogue, Vogue, 23 July 2025
Movie theater owners are banking on these heroes to pack a collective punch to ride out the dog days of summer.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 22 July 2025
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Adjective
The model for these ecosystems comes from Colorado, where in the mid 2000s a liberal donor collective is credited with helping Democrats take and keep control of the statehouse.
—Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 14 July 2025
Instead, structure it so that the family, as a collective, needs to achieve a shared level of economic growth or purpose.
—Jerry R. Sneed, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
Noun
His work tells the stories of small communities living in conditions of marginalization and social exclusion, revealing their intimate points of view while expressing broader collective needs.
—Photovogue, Vogue, 23 July 2025
Movie theater owners are banking on these heroes to pack a collective punch to ride out the dog days of summer.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 22 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for collective
Noun
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The group is no stranger to events that benefit local charities.—
Kirby Adams,
The Courier-Journal,
22 July 2025
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In May, the eyewear group took over ophthalmology platform Optegra, which operates a network of more than 70 eye hospitals and diagnostic facilities across Europe under the Optegra, Lexum and Iris brands.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
21 July 2025
Adjective
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Get creative by considering exchanging a portion of your fees for equity, forming a joint venture, offering monthly retainers with upfront deposits, or redesigning your offer to include more value at a higher price point.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The couple, who went public with their romance in 2022, shared the engagement news via a joint Instagram post on Sunday, July 13.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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The communal spaces are being created by FM Architettura, while owners can also enlist FM, Rémi Tessier, Sabrina Monte-Carlo, Jean-Michel Gathy, Jenan Hajjar, and even Grammy winner turned designer Lenny Kravitz to complete their interiors.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
19 July 2025
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Mixed martial arts competitor Lukas has just handily defeated his opponent and celebrates with his wife, child and friends backstage, setting the scene for a nimble combination of communal bonding and looming horrors.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
18 July 2025
Adjective
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Only mutual matches will get the chance to sneak away.—
Dina Kaur,
AZCentral.com,
14 July 2025
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Some observers argue that each side is responding to the other’s rhetoric, and the escalation represents a game of mutual deterrence.—
Dexter Filkins,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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This marked their second stay in a single month, each time including multiple meals in the host couple’s home without any shared effort or consideration.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
25 July 2025
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Generator has 17 upscale hostels in cities such as Dublin, Venice and London, that offer private or shared rooms, concierge service, Wi-Fi, restaurants and bars at prices lower than those of traditional hotels.—
Sarah Sekula,
USA Today,
25 July 2025
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“Collective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collective. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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