COLLECTIVE Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

kə-ˈlek-tiv

Definition of collective

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

Adjective

His youthful experiences of flight and cultural assimilation inform a great deal of his work, which centers themes of belonging, identity, and collective memory. — News Desk, Artforum, 15 Oct. 2026 This series has mirrored the 2004 NBA Finals, when the Detroit Pistons dismantled the Shaq-and-Kobe Lakers through relentless collective force. — Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026

Noun

According to the collective, Elevate Textiles, Epic Group and Shahi Exports led its development. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026 The four universities, however, are not bound to each other except under the System Office collective, which is currently tied to CT State. — Dr. Matthew Warshauer, Hartford Courant, 4 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for collective

Recent Examples of Synonyms for collective

Adjective

The longer-term goal is to let a single fighter pilot direct multiple collaborative combat aircraft, though managing several autonomous wingmen will require further software development, testing, and operational procedures.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
Drime also offers collaborative workspaces to organize files, clients, and projects.

— StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of collaborative

Noun

Already, multiple House Republicans; key GOP candidates; and two bipartisan groups of senators have pushed back on the move.

— Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 14 Oct. 2026
Our ambition is to bring together creative and operational talent within a group that stays human in scale.

— Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of group

Adjective

Sotomayor, a liberal, and Gorsuch, a conservative, released a joint statement with the high court’s decision not to hear Herrera-Salazar’s appeal after the federal government indicted him twice for allegedly illegally entering the country.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 13 Oct. 2026
As part of Banijay and All3Media’s merger, which closed in July, the new joint entity inherited All3Media’s stand, which has been renamed Banijay Terrace and is being used for overspill.

— K.J. Yossman, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of joint

Adjective

To put it simply, how will a company that makes no money pay back $52 billion in combined debt and lease commitments?

— Jim Edwards, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026
Istanbul, Turkey’s largest city with 16 million residents, was hit by more rain in the 48 hours leading up to Thursday morning than the combined historical average for September and October, the state-run Anadolu Agency reported.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of combined

Adjective

Dining areas both in the home and the alfresco patio encourage visitors to enjoy the beauty of Northern Italy’s picturesque landscapes and rich tradition of communal dining.

— Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 16 Oct. 2026
After the sun sets, the family and our team gather in a goat-hair tent for a proper introduction and to share a communal meal by candlelight.

— Jen Murphy, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of communal

Adjective

For my body has betrayed that my personal Room 101 must be the mid-exposure realization of having miscalculated a mutual understanding.

— Eugenie Brinkema, ARTnews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
Despite their stunning ensembles, their most important accessory was their obvious connection, shown through affectionate hugs, smiles, knowing glances, and mutual support.

— Alessia Amorosini, Vanity Fair, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of mutual

Adjective

Journalists from the Tampa Bay Times and Miami Herald, who work jointly in a shared bureau in Tallahassee, were pursuing those questions, too.

— Christopher Spata, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026
With shared governance, those consequences can be understood before decisions are made.

— Simon Wells, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of shared

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