collegiality
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of collegiality
Example Sentences
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At the economics department, it’s also a place with a surprising reputation for collegiality.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 22, 2025
There’s a flip side to the coin of collegiality: You’re supposed to behave in a sufficiently respectable way that you’re not abusing or taking advantage of your colleagues’ collegiality.
From Slate • Jul. 14, 2025
There’s genuine collegiality amongst the half-dozen candidates, several of whom have been informally running together and lifting each other up, thanks to the new ranked choice system.
From Salon • Nov. 5, 2024
Donors who discussed the Thursday event were struck by the collegiality between Trump and DeSantis during the call to the meeting.
From Seattle Times • May 23, 2024
I make a split-second decision that forced collegiality with my coworkers is preferable to a dark walk alone.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
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