compatibility

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Recent Examples of compatibility At the architectural level, Marvell has also ensured compatibility with dominant AI ecosystems rather than positioning itself in opposition. Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026 There are some universal cases that fit multiple tablets, so check the case’s compatibility chart to choose the right one. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 20 Jan. 2026 Technically, low-temperature sintering under inert atmospheres improves compatibility and reduces thermal damage. Ni Tao, Interesting Engineering, 19 Jan. 2026 Then, there's the concern with voltage compatibility. Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2026 The benefits include adjustable steering feel, easier parking, improved maneuverability, and compatibility with fully autonomous driving. New Atlas, 17 Jan. 2026 Fans will also be able to engage with fun extras like their astrological compatibility, best fashion moments, family dynamics, and insights into what their wedding might look like. Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 16 Jan. 2026 Neamtu echoes that perspective, noting that AI is likely to affect nearly every profession, making passion for one’s work and compatibility with organizational aims more important than chasing the latest technology trend. IEEE Spectrum, 15 Jan. 2026 The problem with the president’s goals in Venezuela is not lack of transparency, but a lack of compatibility. Javier Corrales, Time, 5 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compatibility
Noun
  • But even a full-bodied brass section and some formidable multi-part harmonies can’t stop the song from fading into a 18-track lineup of anemic lounge-funk flips with near-uniform tempos.
    Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 23 Jan. 2026
  • Obviously, geopolitical harmony is good for our business.
    Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • The new agreement says that Ukraine’s sovereignty and its ability to defend itself are non-negotiable elements of any peace deal and warned that its self-defense is essential to its own security and wider Euro-Atlantic stability.
    Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 7 Jan. 2026
  • As temperatures bottom out and ice fringes the shore, a certain peace takes over.
    Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 7 Jan. 2026

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“Compatibility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compatibility. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.

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