synthesis
noun
syn·the·sis
ˈsin(t)-thə-səs 
plural syntheses
ˈsin(t)-thə-ˌsēz
1
a
: the composition or combination of parts or elements so as to form a whole
b
: the production of a substance by the union of chemical elements, groups, or simpler compounds or by the degradation of a complex compound
c
: the combining of often diverse conceptions into a coherent whole
also
: the complex so formed
2
a
: deductive reasoning
b
: the dialectic combination of thesis and antithesis into a higher stage of truth
3
: the frequent and systematic use of inflected forms as a characteristic device of a language
Examples of synthesis in a Sentence
a philosophy that is a kind of synthesis of several schools of Western and Eastern thought
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Creatine, a supplement regularly recommended by personal trainers to support muscle synthesis (growth and recovery).
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Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 14 July 2025
Magnesium is a mineral needed for critical processes such as blood sugar and blood pressure regulation, bone health, nerve function, DNA synthesis, and stress response.1
Studies show that less than half of adults in the United States get enough magnesium daily.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 3 July 2025
These skills of tomorrow include decision making in ambiguity, critical judgment and cross-domain synthesis—areas where humans will continue to lead but under greater pressure.
—Rebecca Jones, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
Aim for 90 to 100 grams of protein daily, spread evenly across meals—no more than 30 grams per sitting—for optimal muscle protein synthesis.
—Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 17 June 2025
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Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 14 July 2025
Magnesium is a mineral needed for critical processes such as blood sugar and blood pressure regulation, bone health, nerve function, DNA synthesis, and stress response.1
Studies show that less than half of adults in the United States get enough magnesium daily.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 3 July 2025
These skills of tomorrow include decision making in ambiguity, critical judgment and cross-domain synthesis—areas where humans will continue to lead but under greater pressure.
—Rebecca Jones, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
Aim for 90 to 100 grams of protein daily, spread evenly across meals—no more than 30 grams per sitting—for optimal muscle protein synthesis.
—Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 17 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for synthesis
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“Synthesis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/synthesis. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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synthesis
noun
syn·the·sis
ˈsin(t)-thə-səs
plural syntheses
-thə-ˌsēz
1
: the combination of parts or elements so as to form a whole
especially
: the production of a substance by union of chemically simpler substances
2
a
: the combining of often very different ideas into an ordered whole
b
: the product so formed
Medical Definition
synthesis
noun
syn·the·sis
ˈsin(t)-thə-səs
plural syntheses
-ˌsēz
1
: the composition or combination of parts or elements so as to form a whole
2
: the production of a substance by the union of chemical elements, groups, or simpler compounds or by the degradation of a complex compound
protein synthesis
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