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 Spontaneous and slightly chaotic, this cerebral synergy can bring surprising news or perhaps even trigger the sudden urge to break out of a stagnant situation. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026 In an interview with Forbes, Nintendo’s Shigeru Miyamoto and Illumination’s Chris Meledandri detail the working relationship between the two companies and how that synergy has led to ongoing success. — Karla Cote, Variety, 30 June 2026 The combination has made Van Der Werf popular among Europe’s leaders for his savvy synergy of touting left-leaning environmentalism while supporting right-leaning rural communities. — Richard Morgan, Time, 29 June 2026 There's room to experiment with glass-cannon setups or defensive walls, though a handful of synergies clearly outperform everything else after a while. — Jason Bennett, Arkansas Online, 28 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for synergy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for synergy
  1. partnership
  2. collaboration
  3. cooperation
  4. coordination
Noun
  • The standard of excellence the school represents in all aspects of formation and education will only improve as a result of this partnership.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2026
  • Food and beverage options result from a partnership with Paris Society, a luxury French hospitality company that works with groups worldwide to give them high-end culinary offerings.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026
Definition of partnership
Noun
  • This partnership marks a historic milestone for the University of California — the first Joint Powers Authority established to operate a new health system and the first collaboration of its kind UC-wide.
    — Pradeep Khosla, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 July 2026
  • The Virginia Talent Accelerator Program is a collaboration between the Virginia Economic Development Partnership and the state's community college system to provide job-specific training to prospective employees.
    — Scott Cohn, CNBC, 16 July 2026
Definition of collaboration
Noun
  • And Tuesday's launch marked a milestone in that cooperation, as NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman became the first with his title to attend a Soyuz launch in eight years.
    — Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 17 July 2026
  • The policy also says nothing in it will be construed or applied in a way that violates state or federal law requiring compliance or cooperation with lawful law enforcement activity or lawful requests for information.
    — Emily McLeod, CBS News, 14 July 2026
Definition of cooperation
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  • The director of the state Division of Elections, Carol Beecher, in disqualifying him, did not mention finding any evidence of coordination.
    — Becky Bohrer, Fortune, 13 July 2026
  • This has been especially true in recent years as Newsom and the Legislature have pushed through big changes, such as the new prekindergarten grade, that have required massive coordination and effort.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2026
Definition of coordination

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“Synergy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/synergy. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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