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
Spontaneous and slightly chaotic, this cerebral synergy can bring surprising news or perhaps even trigger the sudden urge to break out of a stagnant situation.
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
In an interview with Forbes, Nintendo’s Shigeru Miyamoto and Illumination’s Chris Meledandri detail the working relationship between the two companies and how that synergy has led to ongoing success.
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Karla Cote,
Variety,
30 June 2026
The combination has made Van Der Werf popular among Europe’s leaders for his savvy synergy of touting left-leaning environmentalism while supporting right-leaning rural communities.
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Richard Morgan,
Time,
29 June 2026
There's room to experiment with glass-cannon setups or defensive walls, though a handful of synergies clearly outperform everything else after a while.
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Jason Bennett,
Arkansas Online,
28 June 2026
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
In an interview with Forbes, Nintendo’s Shigeru Miyamoto and Illumination’s Chris Meledandri detail the working relationship between the two companies and how that synergy has led to ongoing success.
—
Karla Cote,
Variety,
30 June 2026
The combination has made Van Der Werf popular among Europe’s leaders for his savvy synergy of touting left-leaning environmentalism while supporting right-leaning rural communities.
—
Richard Morgan,
Time,
29 June 2026
There's room to experiment with glass-cannon setups or defensive walls, though a handful of synergies clearly outperform everything else after a while.
—
Jason Bennett,
Arkansas Online,
28 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for synergy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for synergy
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The new facilities are the latest milestone for the Mario Lemieux Center for Heart Rhythm Care, launched in 2024 through a partnership among the Mario Lemieux Foundation, Highmark Health and AHN.
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The opening also represents a much broader strategic partnership that will see FAO Schwarz products sold through Nordstrom's website and eventually rolled out across the department store chain nationwide.
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The actor was a replacement after Madonna backed out, leaving the proto-rave tune one of the era’s most unlikely collaborations.
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The company said closer collaboration with GM will also help align future product development, optimize memory at the system level, and prepare upcoming technologies for deployment in future vehicle platforms.
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The acknowledgment reflects an unusual level of cooperation between Washington and Caracas despite years of intense political confrontation.
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Do the stars or the festival usually shape and change the story of the trailer in cooperation with you?
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Petrakakos said arrangements around possible tolls or coordination with Iran remain largely ad hoc, with most shipping companies avoiding direct engagement because of sanctions risk.
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The annual fireworks display that night is designated a National Security Special Event for the first time by the Department of Homeland Security, the highest classification for federal security coordination.
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“Synergy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/synergy. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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