cross-pollination
noun
cross-pol·li·na·tion
ˌkrȯs-ˌpä-lə-ˈnā-shən 
1
: the transfer of pollen from one flower to the stigma of another
2
: cross-fertilization sense 2
cross-pollination of fantasy and realism
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Fortunately, the exhibitions presented under the aegis of PST ART, through their rigorous investigation into centuries of cross-pollination between art and science, reveal all that is elided by the ahistorical theme.
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Michaëla De Lacaze Mohrmann, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2025
Since 2019, Olson and Munger have been able to reintroduce Rosen rye, a kind of winter rye, back to South Manitou Island, where it was once grown in isolation to prevent cross-pollination, which can reduce the quality of the grain.
—Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 31 Dec. 2024
Constraints force focus, spark curiosity and encourage cross-pollination of ideas across disciplines.
—Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
More cross-pollination of Showtime and Paramount+ offerings might help, especially with a new season of Yellowjackets on the horizon.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 25 Dec. 2024
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Michaëla De Lacaze Mohrmann, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2025
Since 2019, Olson and Munger have been able to reintroduce Rosen rye, a kind of winter rye, back to South Manitou Island, where it was once grown in isolation to prevent cross-pollination, which can reduce the quality of the grain.
—Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 31 Dec. 2024
Constraints force focus, spark curiosity and encourage cross-pollination of ideas across disciplines.
—Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
More cross-pollination of Showtime and Paramount+ offerings might help, especially with a new season of Yellowjackets on the horizon.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 25 Dec. 2024
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“Cross-pollination.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cross-pollination. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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