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
The two artists were friends with a rare creative synergy, Powell said.
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Preston Fore, Fortune, 17 June 2025
In a clever flex of corporate synergy, Apple promoted its first summer blockbuster with the release of a haptic trailer that imitates the purr of an F1 engine in the palms of your hands.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 17 June 2025
That doesn’t mean flipping over dazzling new technologies, but wondering at simple things: an idea, a melody, a theory, an opportunity, synergy, or fantasy.
—Eli Amdur, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
These Islands additions feel like corporate synergy, as the new live-action film (starring Mason Thames, Nico Parker and Gerard Butler) has made more than $350 million at the box office worldwide.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 June 2025
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Preston Fore, Fortune, 17 June 2025
In a clever flex of corporate synergy, Apple promoted its first summer blockbuster with the release of a haptic trailer that imitates the purr of an F1 engine in the palms of your hands.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 17 June 2025
That doesn’t mean flipping over dazzling new technologies, but wondering at simple things: an idea, a melody, a theory, an opportunity, synergy, or fantasy.
—Eli Amdur, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
These Islands additions feel like corporate synergy, as the new live-action film (starring Mason Thames, Nico Parker and Gerard Butler) has made more than $350 million at the box office worldwide.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for synergy
Noun
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This benefits pass-through entities like S-Corps, partnerships, and sole proprietors.—
Robert Green,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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The district is also relying on community partnerships and grants to transform their outdoor areas from asphalt to native gardens and natural play areas.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 July 2025
Noun
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The Arizona Senate passed a bill on Republican party lines last week that would encourage agreements with ICE while also forbidding any political jurisdiction to pass an ordinance or policy forbidding cooperation with federal immigration-enforcement efforts.—
Ray Stern,
AZCentral.com,
8 July 2025
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International Tax Cooperation The outcome document devotes significant space to international tax cooperation.—
Nana Ama Sarfo,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
Noun
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The partnership encompasses six key areas: public policy coordination, education initiatives, heritage preservation, business relationship facilitation, employee exchanges, and audience development.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
9 July 2025
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On the other, the factors holding that balance together—OPEC+ coordination, U.S. shale resilience, and subdued global demand growth—are all subject to disruption.—
Robert Rapier,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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“Synergy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/synergy. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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