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adjective

kə-ˈlek-tiv How to pronounce collective (audio)
Definition of collectivenext
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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collective

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noun

as in group

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Recent Examples of collective
Adjective
The King of Pop was cleared of child abuse charges during his lifetime, but something about the Emmy-winning testimony of Wade Robson and James Safechuck stuck in the collective consciousness, despite consistent denials from Jackson’s family and those who manage his business empire. — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2025 To our collective amazement, the RGB LEDs were able to create wholly recognizable color images. — Ryan Waniata, WIRED, 13 Mar. 2025
Noun
Read all about Homes in Memoriam, a collective of more than 150 volunteer artists painting free home portraits for Los Angeles County families displaced by the recent L.A. fires. — Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2025 For the past year, the Brooklyn Center for Theater Research—a theatrical collective with downtown cool—has been immersed in an evolving production of Uncle Vanya, Anton Chekhov’s timeless study of regret, inertia and longing. — Darryn King, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for collective
Recent Examples of Synonyms for collective
  1. group
  2. joint
  3. communal
  4. mutual
  5. shared
Noun
  • Before launching an influential solo career, Wheesung made his industry debut in 1999 as a member of the four-piece group A4.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Mar. 2025
  • In an analysis released last month, the group found that 97% of the 241 cities analyzed saw a warming trend for the season.
    — Shafaq Patel, Axios, 11 Mar. 2025
Definition of group
Adjective
  • Chronic joint bleeding can lead to long-term damage, making movement harder over time.
    — Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 17 Mar. 2025
  • The progress there ultimately led Wilhelmsen to partner with German engineering leader thyssenkrupp to establish a joint venture dedicated to 3D printing for maritime and beyond.
    — Michael Molitch-Hou, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of joint
Adjective
  • Another key aspect of Elle’s self-care is brainstorming and communal dreaming with peers like Ezra-Lloyd Jackson, the perfumer and creative director behind deya, about the concept of diasporic perfumery.
    — Martine Thompson, Essence, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Players farm, trade, and even mark milestones with virtual feasts, reinforcing how food functions as both a necessity and a communal experience.
    — Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Definition of communal
Adjective
  • Cooperation between our governments requires clear understandings on issues of mutual interest, as has been done.
    — Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 17 Mar. 2025
  • Actors Nicole Brydon Bloom and Justin Theroux first met in 2022, when their mutual friend, actor Louisa Jacobson, introduced them at a private party at the Lower Manhattan bar The Nines.
    — Alexandra Macon, Vogue, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of mutual
Adjective
  • Commissioned by Kosovo’s Ministry of Culture, Youth, and Sport, the project reflects a shared commitment to creating a space that meets both artistic and community needs.
    — Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Celebrating a shared commitment to craftsmanship, the launch includes a campaign and bespoke retail experience, seamlessly blending fashion and function.
    — Mecca Pryor, Essence, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of shared

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