RECIPROCAL Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

reciprocal

adjective

ri-ˈsi-prə-kəl

Definition of reciprocal

as in complementary

related to each other in such a way that one completes the other the two nations agreed to give reciprocal work rights to each other's citizens, thus facilitating the daily border crossings of workers from both countries

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Recent Examples of reciprocal Two days later, Spain’s left-wing government, led by Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, enacted reciprocal measures on any non-EU citizens traveling from Italy. — Tyler Speicher, FOXNews.com, 17 Aug. 2026 Breaking force balance In ordinary passive systems, interactions are reciprocal. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 10 Aug. 2026 Choose the invitation, cause, or friendship that feels genuinely reciprocal. — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026 Speaking on July 23, Unification Minister Chung Dong-young said Seoul is now aiming to first freeze North Korea's current nuclear program, offering reciprocal concessions for interim steps short of full disarmament. — Se Eun Gong, NPR, 3 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reciprocal

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Strong federal oversight and strong state oversight are complementary, not contradictory.

— John R. Gordon, Hartford Courant, 19 Aug. 2026
While in the French capital, Hadid and Cooper were seen wearing coordinating neutral hues and complementary Boucheron bands.

— Laura Hawkins, Vogue, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of complementary

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Ritchie, who created the series, which was adapted from his 2019 film of the same name, met Markle through mutual acquaintances, THR was told.

— Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 22 Aug. 2026
In tiny San Marino, the American pope praises a republic built on freedom and mutual respect, calling it a ‘laboratory of good politics’ that defends human dignity.

— Giada Zampano, Los Angeles Times, 22 Aug. 2026

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The sleeping surface measures 82 inches (208 cm) long and is widened via slim supplementary cushions to 57 inches (145 cm) at the head by the doors, tapering to 50 inches (127 cm) at the foot between the wheel wells.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 Aug. 2026
In 2024, Purja became the fastest person to summit all 14 of the peaks without supplementary oxygen.

— Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 31 July 2026

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