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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
Preston Fore, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
The microscope captured collective oscillations of superconducting electrons.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Feb. 2026
Literary Hub, 5 Feb. 2026
Ultimately the team, as a collective (Saleh, GM Joe Douglas, and ownership), settled on Wilson, so Darnold was traded to the Carolina Panthers for a sixth-round pick in 2021 and second- and fourth-round picks in 2022.
—Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
While the raw metal value of Olympic medals is small compared with the millions of dollars athletes invest in training, their collective and symbolic value often far exceeds their material worth.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
The microscope captured collective oscillations of superconducting electrons.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Feb. 2026
Noun
Said knew that intellectuals must be willing to immerse themselves in the spirit of a movement larger than themselves, must be willing to speak as part of a collective, especially when that collective stands up for the voices of the oppressed.
—Literary Hub, 5 Feb. 2026
Ultimately the team, as a collective (Saleh, GM Joe Douglas, and ownership), settled on Wilson, so Darnold was traded to the Carolina Panthers for a sixth-round pick in 2021 and second- and fourth-round picks in 2022.
—Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for collective
Adjective
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Elsewhere, Pfeiffer praised the collaborative and tight-knit environment the cast built.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
14 Feb. 2026
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For the collaborative Callsign Low sneaker, the shoe is built in layered canvas, with leather, and a pony hair upper, while the Callsign Mule Shroud introduces removable lace covers, leather and canvas paneling, and a unique snap-off component that allow the silhouette to change.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Summer Lopez and Clarisse Rosaz Shariyf, interim chief executives of PEN America, were appointed to permanently lead the literary group.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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His agent, in a panic, called our group’s director.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The 50/50 joint venture agreement is valued at 4 billion euros, and encompasses opportunities at the intersection of luxury, wellness and longevity.—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
13 Feb. 2026
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In the House, some of the projects were requested solely by the member, while others can be a joint request with the senators from their state.—
Lisa Hagen,
Hartford Courant,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Seattle’s losses this season have been by a combined total of nine points.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2026
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The combined total when adding up FWC numbers with those of just a few private iguana removal companies was well over 8,000.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Recent improvements include an upgrade to a communal deck, partial sewer line replacement and a full remodel of the manager’s unit.—
Samantha Gowen,
Oc Register,
5 Feb. 2026
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Since this meal often is one of the first get-togethers of your wedding weekend, the family-style service can be conducive to a more communal experience and help guests who aren’t as familiar with each other get acquainted.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Dreher’s excitement about the pilgrims turned out to be mutual.—
Robert F. Worth,
The Atlantic,
13 Feb. 2026
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Kansas City Police Department officials announced on Friday that officer Blayne Newton has resigned from the department through a mutual separation agreement.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Gallagher emphasizes reframing the issue as a shared challenge.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
10 Feb. 2026
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If your washroom is a shared space, the semi-translucent linen still provides discreet coverage so there’s no risk of a peek-a-boo moment, plus the textile is treated with a water-repellent finish for optimal moisture resistance.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Collective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collective. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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