MUTUALISM Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

mutualism

noun

Definition of mutualism

as in symbiosis

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Recent Examples of mutualism Symbiotic mutualism emerges out of ecological thinking, out of that systems thinking, instead of classification thinking, which is a more flawed model. — Fiction Non Fiction, Literary Hub, 13 Nov. 2025 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 Bees get nectar from flowers while acting as pollinators in a process called mutualism. — Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 6 May 2025 When mutualism between two species is threatened, a few possible scenarios emerge, according to a December 2010 article published in Ecology Letters. — Scott Travers, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for mutualism

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Even then, the orchid-fungal symbiosis was seen as a quirk of their nature.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 Aug. 2026
The scale of the commercial-military symbiosis between Washington and Silicon Valley is almost incomprehensible.

— Alex Capri, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of symbiosis

Noun

However, the author contends these devices are mere proxies for genuine care, unable to offer the reciprocity and shared human experience vital for dignity and belonging.

— Belonging Forum, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Family bonds require mutual respect, reciprocity and support in order to continue.

— Rin Reczek, The Conversation, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of reciprocity

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At the start of the year, Iceland Foreign Minister Thorgerdur Gunnarsdottir said that deeper dialogue and collaboration with the EU would be a key factor in shoring up the country's interests.

— Sam Meredith, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
The publisher will also distribute the audiobook to 100,000 teachers affiliated with Book Clubs in collaboration with Audible and Pottermore.

— K.J. Yossman, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of collaboration

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The film introduces four newcomers – Aarushi Bajaj, Ansh Duggal, Bianca Arora and Piyush Khati – who headline a story centered on friendship, young love, heartbreak and the process of figuring out life as a young adult.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 Aug. 2026
But still, the friendship captured onscreen is true to life, and an interesting peek into one of Hollywood’s most enduring bromances.

— Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of friendship

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