collaborator
noun
col·lab·o·ra·tor
kə-ˈla-bə-ˌrā-tər 
: a person who collaborates with another: such as
a
: someone who works with another person or group
With our students and collaborators, we have developed … a tool that couples a video camera with specialized computation.—
Frédo Durand et al.
Frédo Durand et al.
b
: someone who assists an enemy (such as an invader or part of an occupying force)
… the Germans had allies and collaborators who, whether from conviction or perceived necessity, sought a privileged place in Hitler's New Order.—Robert Skidelsky
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Jones’s signature collaborator was Michael Jackson.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024
Glasper uses these shows to showcase the catalog of his collaborators and add a live, band-centric flair to the jams that everyone already loves.
—William E. Ketchum Iii, VIBE.com, 5 Nov. 2024
The hiatus eventually extended to four months, leading Eastwood’s collaborators to wonder among themselves.
—Chris Lee, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2024
Quincy Jones’ emotional intelligence shines in his mentorship, whether with younger artists or longtime collaborators like Jeri Caldwell and Michael Omartian, emphasizing the impact of compassion in leadership.
—Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024
Glasper uses these shows to showcase the catalog of his collaborators and add a live, band-centric flair to the jams that everyone already loves.
—William E. Ketchum Iii, VIBE.com, 5 Nov. 2024
The hiatus eventually extended to four months, leading Eastwood’s collaborators to wonder among themselves.
—Chris Lee, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2024
Quincy Jones’ emotional intelligence shines in his mentorship, whether with younger artists or longtime collaborators like Jeri Caldwell and Michael Omartian, emphasizing the impact of compassion in leadership.
—Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Collaborator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/collaborator. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
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