SYNERGISTIC Synonyms: 66 Similar and Opposite Words

synergistic

adjective

Definition of synergistic

as in mutual

having a greater effect or benefit than any of its components considered individually The combination of these two drugs is synergistic, so they should be used together only with extreme caution.

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Recent Examples of synergistic Although these appeared to be synergistic acquisitions, the cost structures, regulatory exposure, and margin profile showed otherwise. — Brian Delp, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 Apart from a synergistic sit-down with ABC News anchor David Muir on the day of the succession announcement, Disney has kept a lid on the former and current top execs, making Iger’s comments the first extensive inside account of that previous set of missteps. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 23 June 2026 Some supplements, such as melatonin, L-theanine, and tryptophan, may have an additive or synergistic effect on sleep when taken with magnesium. — Emmanuella Ogbonna, Health, 17 June 2026 And the next speech was Frederick Douglass, who was very synergistic with Lincoln. — Dana Taylor, USA Today, 1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for synergistic

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Adjective

Ritchie, who created the series, which was adapted from his 2019 film of the same name, met Markle through mutual acquaintances, THR was told.

— Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 22 Aug. 2026
In tiny San Marino, the American pope praises a republic built on freedom and mutual respect, calling it a ‘laboratory of good politics’ that defends human dignity.

— Giada Zampano, Los Angeles Times, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of mutual

Adjective

This time, the Atlanta rapper took pen skills and synergetic spirit to co-write the Red Clay short film with Omar Epps.

— DeMicia Inman, VIBE.com, 2 May 2025
The on-ball creation from LaVine, and the heliocentric offense being built around Jokic, would be a beautiful synergetic match from an on-court standpoint.

— Evan Sidery, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024

Definition of synergetic

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Sincerity and audacity are not opposing forces but complementary ones in this space, and for writers, retro programmers, and other film fans who came of age after midnight at the movies, Curry’s impact persists as its own kind of religion.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 26 Aug. 2026
The complementary setup is intended to prevent defenders from being handcuffed and improve the success rate of their outlet passes.

— Janson Duench, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of complementary

Adjective

But the symbiotic essence of orchids, the key to their immense evolutionary and ecological success, remained unknown until the end of nineteenth century.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 Aug. 2026
For example, authors and podcasters have a long-running symbiotic relationship.

— Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of symbiotic

Adjective

Invoking national emergency powers and ‘reciprocal’ levies, Trump layered tariffs on Canadian goods and key sectors worldwide before a Supreme Court ruling voided his most sweeping measures.

— Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Los Angeles Times, 22 Aug. 2026
Researchers at other local universities had their reciprocal library rights cut off.

— Justin Davidson, Curbed, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of reciprocal

Adjective

Last year, the panel also made several unwarranted changes to vaccine recommendations, including dropping the universal recommendation for a birth dose of the hepatitis B vaccine—a move widely decried by medical and health experts.

— Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 24 Aug. 2026
The brand’s universal approach has paid off big time in terms of marketing and brand image.

— Ava Welsing-Kitcher, Allure, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of universal

Adjective

Its revenue generation is largely dependent on programmatic ads that run on the website, which generally produce between $2,000 and $5,000 per day.

— Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 26 Aug. 2026
In order to share Lee’s realm of experience, Clarke began to use heroin—inhaling, not injecting—and quickly became dependent on it.

— Richard Brody, New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2026

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