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
This edition also highlighted synergies with GL Events’ Tranoï trade show as the group continues to build a wider fashion ecosystem.
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Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 5 Feb. 2026
Now, Netflix and other global streaming platforms have taken the synergy to another level, creating new opportunities for recording artists to showcase their music.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Perhaps the night’s biggest highlight was the undeniable synergy between Mitchell and Khan.
—Lily Moayeri, Rolling Stone, 29 Jan. 2026
Geothermal companies are also talking about how their use of drilling technology, know-how, and other synergies borrowed from the oil and gas industries can fast-track development.
—IEEE Spectrum, 28 Jan. 2026
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Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 5 Feb. 2026
Now, Netflix and other global streaming platforms have taken the synergy to another level, creating new opportunities for recording artists to showcase their music.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Perhaps the night’s biggest highlight was the undeniable synergy between Mitchell and Khan.
—Lily Moayeri, Rolling Stone, 29 Jan. 2026
Geothermal companies are also talking about how their use of drilling technology, know-how, and other synergies borrowed from the oil and gas industries can fast-track development.
—IEEE Spectrum, 28 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for synergy
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Adidas has welcomed musician Peso Pluma to the family, establishing a partnership with the chart-topping Mexican singer and rapper who has helped bring Mexican music to a global audience.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
13 Feb. 2026
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The partnership between Dimoldenberg and Gloria Sanchez pairs a fresh, digital-first creative voice with a production company that has a track record of backing distinctive storytelling.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
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The collaboration between Fincantieri and Generative Bionics also holds strategic importance in strengthening European technological sovereignty by drawing on expertise developed across research institutions and the advanced industrial supply chain.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Feb. 2026
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Since its inception in 1981, Wednesday's Child has been a collaboration of the Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange (MARE), the Department of Children & Families and WBZ-TV/CBS Boston.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
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If painting and digital media can be seen as frenemies that alternate between conflict and cooperation, John Pomara’s splendid new show at Barry Whistler Gallery is a masterful case study of the sometimes tense, sometimes thriving interaction of the two.—
Benjamin Lima,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Homan said a complete drawdown would hinge upon continued cooperation.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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At the same time, development often occurs across jurisdictional lines, requiring coordination with cities, utility districts, and regional agencies that may not be aligned on timelines or standards.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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Advocates say more beds and better coordination between organizations are needed to protect vulnerable people.—
Mark Reynolds,
The Providence Journal,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Synergy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/synergy. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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