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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
Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2025
This collective adaptability helps maintain workflow without overwhelming anyone.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
Over the weekend, Angry People Media, a collective of Mexican photojournalists, issued a statement condemning Ceremonia’s immediate inaction to the two deaths, calling for better work conditions for journalists covering music in the country overall.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 7 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Dissanayake attributes the rise in ego-scrolling to the loneliness epidemic and a collective increase in stress and unhappiness among young adults.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2025
This collective adaptability helps maintain workflow without overwhelming anyone.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Noun
The former was made by a collective of Palestinian and Israeli filmmakers, the latter a Palestinian and Lebanese production.
—David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
Over the weekend, Angry People Media, a collective of Mexican photojournalists, issued a statement condemning Ceremonia’s immediate inaction to the two deaths, calling for better work conditions for journalists covering music in the country overall.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 7 Apr. 2025
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Noun
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When asked about Jackson being turned away from the event, Nettles responded that every candidate should have the opportunity to participate, but at the same time should respect the rules of the group organizing the candidate forums.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Apr. 2025
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There are some ongoing conversations between lower-level officials on both sides, according to one Chinese and three U.S. officials, though some working groups put in place by the Joe Biden administration to deal with commercial disputes, as well as treasury and military issues have been frozen.—
Beijing and Washington Bureaus,
USA Today,
14 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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In June 2016, the couple issued a joint statement announcing their divorce, citing irreconcilable differences.—
Brendan Le,
People.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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These people cling to their pristine images in frequented communal spaces like the country club, parties and the gym.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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The creators are learning that mourning can be communal.—
Ryan Fonseca,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Martin and Fabry connected over a mutual friend in Ibiza two years ago, and instantly bonded.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
9 Apr. 2025
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Araghchi emphasized the importance of mutual guarantees in any new deal.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
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 23 Apr. 2025.
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