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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
Jobim and Regina’s alchemical duet lives in the pantheon of great jazz performances, but even on paper, the song is a masterwork of lyrical and compositional synergy.
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Lily Goldberg,
Pitchfork,
13 June 2026
Ultimately, this synergy proves that the future of retail lies in erasing the barrier between physical products and digital engagement, turning everyday logistical touchpoints into powerful engines for brand loyalty.
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Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
The band leader Henriette Motzfeldt moves between violin and keys, and the synergy between the two, alongside their drummer and guitarist, is undeniable, drifting between woozy eroticism and a funky danceability.
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E.r. Pulgar,
SPIN,
10 June 2026
The magic behind the work of Rick Dick, who is from Maremma, a rural area in Tuscany, and is in his forties, is the synergy between his skill for composing an image and his savviness for identifying the right moment.
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José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
10 June 2026
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Lily Goldberg,
Pitchfork,
13 June 2026
Ultimately, this synergy proves that the future of retail lies in erasing the barrier between physical products and digital engagement, turning everyday logistical touchpoints into powerful engines for brand loyalty.
—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
The band leader Henriette Motzfeldt moves between violin and keys, and the synergy between the two, alongside their drummer and guitarist, is undeniable, drifting between woozy eroticism and a funky danceability.
—
E.r. Pulgar,
SPIN,
10 June 2026
The magic behind the work of Rick Dick, who is from Maremma, a rural area in Tuscany, and is in his forties, is the synergy between his skill for composing an image and his savviness for identifying the right moment.
—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
10 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for synergy
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The new facilities are the latest milestone for the Mario Lemieux Center for Heart Rhythm Care, launched in 2024 through a partnership among the Mario Lemieux Foundation, Highmark Health and AHN.
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The opening also represents a much broader strategic partnership that will see FAO Schwarz products sold through Nordstrom's website and eventually rolled out across the department store chain nationwide.
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The actor was a replacement after Madonna backed out, leaving the proto-rave tune one of the era’s most unlikely collaborations.
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The company said closer collaboration with GM will also help align future product development, optimize memory at the system level, and prepare upcoming technologies for deployment in future vehicle platforms.
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The acknowledgment reflects an unusual level of cooperation between Washington and Caracas despite years of intense political confrontation.
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Do the stars or the festival usually shape and change the story of the trailer in cooperation with you?
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Petrakakos said arrangements around possible tolls or coordination with Iran remain largely ad hoc, with most shipping companies avoiding direct engagement because of sanctions risk.
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The annual fireworks display that night is designated a National Security Special Event for the first time by the Department of Homeland Security, the highest classification for federal security coordination.
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“Synergy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/synergy. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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