synergy

noun

Definition of synergynext
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 Although the company is working hard to drive the revenue and expense synergies from its two integrations, these gains are taking some time. — Jeff Marks, CNBC, 21 July 2026 But the novel rarely achieves this level of synergy between theme, plot and writerly technique. — Literary Hub, 16 July 2026 The interview with Conde was conducted by NBC News anchor Tom Llamas, so corporate synergy generally prevailed over probing questions. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 15 July 2026 While retrograde, this synergy asks us to examine the difference between genuine conviction and an identity constructed for approval. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for synergy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for synergy
  1. partnership
  2. collaboration
  3. cooperation
  4. coordination
Noun
  • On the property, though, Arlo Williamsburg offers a gym for its guests, and features on-demand fitness videos in partnership with Alo Moves (the online fitness arm of Alo Yoga).
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
  • Meanwhile, Éléonore Caroit, France’s minister for international partnerships, urged tourists not to cancel their holiday plans and emphasized that most of the country remains untouched.
    — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 28 July 2026
Definition of partnership
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  • These innovations signal a shift from robotic spectacle to practical, everyday applications, emphasizing collaboration, accessibility, and human-robot comfort as robots integrate into our lives.
    — Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 24 July 2026
  • Industry analysts note that the collaboration with Anduril also enables Archer to leverage a common aircraft platform across both defense and commercial sectors, potentially reducing development costs while increasing production scale.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 23 July 2026
Definition of collaboration
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  • In recent years, the two countries have expanded defence cooperation through joint military exercises, pilot training, cybersecurity initiatives and counter-drone technology development.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 25 July 2026
  • Deputies were following up on the missing person report but did not find Celeste at the home and were satisfied with d4vd’s level of cooperation.
    — Jason Kravarik, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
Definition of cooperation
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  • Power capacity constraints and grid upgrade backlogs can add 18 to 36 months before a single structural beam goes up, while agency coordination across permits, rights of way and environmental reviews slow things further.
    — Balaji Sreenivasan, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • Exporters otherwise spoke about freight costs, taxation, bonded warehouses in overseas markets, and coordination between government agencies and the private sector.
    — W. Gyude Moore, semafor.com, 27 July 2026
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“Synergy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/synergy. Accessed 29 Jul. 2026.

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