partnership

noun

ˈpärt-nər-ˌship How to pronounce partnership (audio)
Definition of partnershipnext
as in collaboration
the state of having shared interests or efforts (as in social or business matters) the symphony orchestra is presenting the choral piece in partnership with the city's leading choral society

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Recent Examples of partnership As NBCUniversal prepares for its future as a standalone company, internal discussions have revolved around partnerships, bundles and other similar opportunities with media and tech companies, people familiar with the matter said. — Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 24 Aug. 2026 The two saw huge success across a 10-year partnership that began with their banner Automatik and continued when the label folded into Range. — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 24 Aug. 2026 The new partnership will allow students at the academies access to possible internships, tours related to military service, and the opportunity to meet and discuss military service with members of the guard while in school, Brig. — Brett Barrouquere, Arkansas Online, 24 Aug. 2026 The move comes as part of an exclusive partnership with major audio company iHeartMedia, bringing high-profile talent to the streaming platform. — Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for partnership
Recent Examples of Synonyms for partnership
  1. collaboration
  2. relationship
  3. association
  4. cooperation
  5. affiliation
  6. connection
Noun
  • 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
Noun
  • The algorithm first fixes both cameras on a 3D point and determines the geometric relationship between the resulting images.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Bret decides to visit Matt’s father, who is surprisingly wistful about his missing son and their fractured relationship.
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of relationship
Noun
  • However, many trade associations include sole proprietors who don't qualify for an AHP, and some organizations have members in a range of industries.
    — Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Disputes over Israel, antisemitism and El-Sayed’s association with controversial online commentator Hasan Piker have complicated the party’s effort to turn its attention to Republican Mike Rogers.
    — Joey Cappelletti, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of association
Noun
  • Responding to journalists' questions, Macron urged the United States not to hoard cutting-edge AI technologies for itself and stressed that countries must engage in global cooperation on AI regulation.
    — , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The practice expands Canyon County’s long-running cooperation with federal immigration agents, including controversial jail holds and a 2025 racetrack raid that prompted racial profiling lawsuits from Latino families.
    — Rachel Spacek, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of cooperation
Noun
  • The financial affiliations have prompted speculation, especially through strands of the Iranian diaspora, who accuse some of its journalists of exaggerating the level of support for figures in the opposition and of advocating for war.
    — Cora Engelbrecht, New Yorker, 24 Aug. 2026
  • For that reason, my position is not about personal connections to one company or another, my feelings about the moguls who run them, or those moguls’ political affiliations.
    — Mike Schur, HollywoodReporter, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of affiliation
Noun
  • Offer a realistic time, suggest a softer plan, and let honesty keep the connection easy.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday announced a plan to sever the Islamic Republic's financial connections around the world.
    — Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of connection

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“Partnership.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/partnership. Accessed 30 Aug. 2026.

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