as in collaboration
a mutually beneficial relationship
The two artists, each with their own style, share a symbiosis that enriches both their individual and collaborative work.
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Recent Examples of symbiosis
The symbiosis of the Trump-Newsom vaudeville act is truly remarkable, each abetting the other’s desire to enhance his image as a warrior for moral righteousness.
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Dan Walters, Mercury News, 11 June 2025
To survive in this dark environment, microbes evolved to use chemicals — instead of sunlight — for energy, explained marine biologist Nicole Dubilier, a professor and director of the department of symbiosis at the Max Planck Institute for Marine Microbiology in Germany.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 18 June 2025
Amid this symbiosis, Veritasium evolved—from unpolished five-minute clips of Muller quizzing people on the street to technically sophisticated science explorations with the satisfying depth of feature films.
—Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 28 May 2025
This affected the prairie’s biological diversity as rivers were rerouted, synthetic nitrogen became a standard fertilizer and the delicate symbiosis of the prairie was uprooted.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 31 May 2025
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Dan Walters, Mercury News, 11 June 2025
To survive in this dark environment, microbes evolved to use chemicals — instead of sunlight — for energy, explained marine biologist Nicole Dubilier, a professor and director of the department of symbiosis at the Max Planck Institute for Marine Microbiology in Germany.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 18 June 2025
Amid this symbiosis, Veritasium evolved—from unpolished five-minute clips of Muller quizzing people on the street to technically sophisticated science explorations with the satisfying depth of feature films.
—Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 28 May 2025
This affected the prairie’s biological diversity as rivers were rerouted, synthetic nitrogen became a standard fertilizer and the delicate symbiosis of the prairie was uprooted.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 31 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for symbiosis
Noun
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Rublev has signed a multiyear partnership with K-Swiss; the duo has designed and launched the K-Frame Speed Rublo as part of this collaboration.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
1 Aug. 2025
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In recent weeks, Reddit co-founder Alex Ohanian acquired a minority stake in Chelsea, and other clubs are increasing their values through partnerships with brands like Snuggs and Persil.—
Vitas Carosella,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Today, attitudes are shifting from human domination of nature toward mutualism—and that means learning to get along with our neighbors.—
Lesley Evans Ogden,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 May 2025
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Usually, plant-pollinator interactions are mutualisms.—
Lauren Leffer,
Popular Science,
8 May 2025
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“Symbiosis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symbiosis. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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