as in partnership
the increased effectiveness that results when two or more people or businesses work together
A synergy has developed among the different groups working on this project.
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Recent Examples of synergy
It was supposed to be a textbook case of small-screen synergy.
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Josef Adalian, Vulture, 6 May 2026
Air and Fire signs just click Kravitz's Sagittarius sun and Styles’ Aquarius sun, together, create a synergy and relationship dynamic that could feel almost effortless.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
Still, to the designer, the synergy between the two was clear.
—Kerry McDermott, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2026
Ultimately, this synergy drives higher ROI while freeing teams from tedious administrative tasks to focus on high-level strategy and end-to-end execution.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 23 Apr. 2026
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Josef Adalian, Vulture, 6 May 2026
Air and Fire signs just click Kravitz's Sagittarius sun and Styles’ Aquarius sun, together, create a synergy and relationship dynamic that could feel almost effortless.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
Still, to the designer, the synergy between the two was clear.
—Kerry McDermott, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2026
Ultimately, this synergy drives higher ROI while freeing teams from tedious administrative tasks to focus on high-level strategy and end-to-end execution.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 23 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for synergy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for synergy
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Achieving near-100% online property tax payments, in partnership with our residents, is the single greatest operational efficiency gain yielding millions in more revenue annually.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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The improvements were the result of a partnership by the Progress Center for Independent Living, the MWRD, the Blue Island Chamber of Commerce, the Blue Island Disability Committee and other area groups.—
Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
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Past inductions have sometimes but not always included musical collaborations between inductor and inductee — depending, oftentimes, on whether the person doing the honors is a singer or from some other walk of entertainment.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
6 May 2026
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In the fall of 2026, Chanel will officially launch an annual, one-year fellowship in collaboration with the Guggenheim.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
6 May 2026
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Its long-term goal is to create a market for film rights to adaptations of literary works from the region, thereby strengthening cooperation between the film and book industries.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
6 May 2026
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The challenge is compounded by the fact that much of the government’s evaluation effort depends on cooperation from the same companies building the models.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
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Expedition travel protection policies often include emergency medical coverage, medical evacuation, trip interruption protection, and coordination services designed to transport travelers from remote regions to advanced medical facilities if a serious emergency occurs.—
Barbara Booth,
CNBC,
9 May 2026
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Through skill, sacrifice and professionalism, our first responders have narrowly avoided major disasters, including the recent high-rise fire in Towson that could have ended far worse without rapid response and coordination on scene.—
Nick Stewart,
Baltimore Sun,
9 May 2026
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“Synergy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/synergy. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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