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
The companies expect cost synergies from the deal to amount to €50 million, or $58 million in current currency exchange rate.
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Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 4 Mar. 2026
The Housewives have been a logical feeder system for The Traitors for several reasons, not least of which being corporate synergy between Bravo and Peacock.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 2 Mar. 2026
And there was big-time synergy between the two of them.
—Fab 5 Freddy, Vanity Fair, 2 Mar. 2026
The goal was to strengthen synergies between the two trade shows, increase international relevance and make the experience more seamless for buyers and vendors.
—Katie Abel, Footwear News, 25 Feb. 2026
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Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 4 Mar. 2026
The Housewives have been a logical feeder system for The Traitors for several reasons, not least of which being corporate synergy between Bravo and Peacock.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 2 Mar. 2026
And there was big-time synergy between the two of them.
—Fab 5 Freddy, Vanity Fair, 2 Mar. 2026
The goal was to strengthen synergies between the two trade shows, increase international relevance and make the experience more seamless for buyers and vendors.
—Katie Abel, Footwear News, 25 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for synergy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for synergy
Noun
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In early December, Kalshi bragged about its new partnership with CNN.—
Bobby Allyn,
NPR,
6 Mar. 2026
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Smith works with jewelers and secondhand dealers to purchase and loan pieces, pulls from her own vast collection, and has partnerships with luxury brands like Omega, Rado, Cartier, Hublot, Longines, and Apple.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
6 Mar. 2026
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The robot is an advanced mobility solution designed by the Hyundai Motor Company in collaboration with Kia, Hyundai Rotem, Hyundai Mobis, and the National Fire Agency.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Mar. 2026
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By the 1990s, IQ alone was no longer enough, as management, communication, and cross-cultural collaboration became essential skills that no standardized test could capture.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
4 Mar. 2026
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Macron said France would increase its number of nuclear warheads and promised more cooperation with European allies that have expressed interest.—
Charlotte Reed,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2026
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Progressives won some safe seats in North Carolina, too, ousting three Democrats who’d voted with Republicans to override their governor’s veto of conservative bills targeting transgender rights and spurring cooperation with ICE.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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To date, this outreach and coordination effort has led to housing and dedicated case worker assignment for 11 households and shelter placement for one additional household.—
Emily McLeod,
CBS News,
7 Mar. 2026
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The council holds regular trainings and simulations for potential threats to strengthen communication and coordination.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Synergy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/synergy. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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