synergistic

adjective

Definition of synergisticnext
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 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 That eating pattern delivers omega-3s, polyphenols, B vitamins and antioxidants from whole food sources alongside fiber and synergistic compounds that isolated pills can’t replicate. — Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 7 May 2026 The Mediterranean pattern delivers omega-3s, polyphenols, B vitamins and antioxidants from whole food sources alongside fiber and synergistic compounds that isolated supplements don’t replicate. — Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for synergistic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for synergistic
  1. mutual
  2. synergetic
  3. complementary
  4. symbiotic
  5. reciprocal
  6. synergic
  7. universal
  8. dependent
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  • Companies embracing enduring relationships and providing necessary business tools will unlock mutual financial growth, moving past outdated, expensive short-term activations.
    — Alejandra Rojas, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
  • The overinvestment, paired with the contradictory mixture of competition and mutual investment at the frontier, is giving some investors heartburn.
    — Tobias Burns, CNBC, 26 July 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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  • Dotson was a first-round pick in 2022, only eight picks behind London, and after two promising years with the Commanders, he was traded to the Eagles and forced into a complementary role.
    — Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 29 July 2026
  • Second, Hyman and Gordon—and their companies—are complementary in so many ways.
    — Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 29 July 2026
Definition of complementary
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  • Diametrically across her on the opposite wall and in a disorienting symbiotic echo is a drawing of legendary football player Pelé.
    — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 24 July 2026
  • There’s a symbiotic — and sometimes frustrating — relationship between social media sites and the creators that depend on them.
    — Mia Sato, The Verge, 21 July 2026
Definition of symbiotic
Adjective
  • Creator relationships often remain asymmetrical, fostering spectatorship rather than genuine, reciprocal community.
    — Belonging Forum, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • More recently, Tom Morello, Puscifer, and even the world’s greatest rock ’n roll band, the Rolling Stones, have recognized the reciprocal relationship that fans have with both mediums.
    — Lina Lecaro, SPIN, 22 July 2026
Definition of reciprocal
Adjective
  • The work of keeping a stout, synergic defense never really stops.
    — Rob Mahoney, SI.com, 19 Oct. 2017
Definition of synergic
Adjective
  • That comparison included compensation and related employment costs, and it should not be treated as a universal labor-market benchmark.
    — Simon C. Lee, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • That said, a recent Europe-wide survey by EU-OSHA reveals that concerns about excessive heat are becoming increasingly universal, with one in five workers reporting unhealthy exposure to extreme temperatures and around one in eight to intense sun.
    — Oliver Balch, Fortune, 27 July 2026
Definition of universal
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  • Supporters have noted how transformative the referendum will be for the region, but opponents questioned if the plan does enough for transit-dependent communities and to avoid displacement.
    — DJ Simmons, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026
  • Its stated mission is to build open, inspectable, self-hostable defensive tools so security teams are not dependent on a single vendor’s model behaving correctly under pressure.
    — David Chou, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
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“Synergistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/synergistic. Accessed 31 Jul. 2026.

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