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

That convenience is only possible thanks to decades of free trade, friendship and mutual trust.

— Rachel Siegel, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2026
Trump also has been highly critical of NATO, arguing that European countries aren’t spending enough money on the military and thus aren’t paying their fair share of the alliance’s mutual defense.

— Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 5 Sep. 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

Adjective

Depending on the formula, those complementary ingredients may also target more familiar skin concerns, including skin hydration, barrier support, fine lines, and uneven texture.

— Sheryl George, Glamour, 2 Sep. 2026
The negotiators of the original pact did not need to contemplate how the three countries would implement complementary subsidies, investment restrictions, or export controls, as such policies were not then in vogue.

— Chad P. Bown, Foreign Affairs, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of complementary

Adjective

The best professional relationships are reciprocal, not transactional.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
That reciprocal impact, according to Canadian officials, will purposefully target key sectors and states — like Michigan — with particular economic and political importance in the United States.

— Grant Schwab, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of reciprocal

Adjective

This part — two brothers who respect each others’ artistic gifts (most of the time) but cannot stand each other personally — is not universal but incredibly specific.

— Nate Jones, Vulture, 7 Sep. 2026
Its biggest advantage today is often in moving information, rather than replacing the transistor as the universal building block of computing.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of universal

Adjective

Tennis has always been highly dependent on the weather; unlike in soccer or football, rain cancels or delays a match until the court is dry enough to be playable.

— Aaron Short, Curbed, 3 Sep. 2026
Sanctioning that deal was always dependent on Liverpool being able to recruit a suitable replacement for the Netherlands international at an acceptable price.

— James Pearce, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026

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