synergy

noun

syn·er·gy ˈsi-nər-jē

plural synergies

Synonyms of synergy next

: synergism

broadly : combined action or operation

: a mutually advantageous conjunction or compatibility of distinct business participants or elements (such as resources or efforts)

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An old saying, "The whole is greater than the sum of its parts", expresses the basic meaning of synergy. The word is sometimes used in a purely physical sense, especially when talking about drugs; sometimes a "cocktail" of drugs may be more effective than the sum of the effectiveness of each of the separate drugs. But the word is best known in the world of business. The notion that, when the right two companies merge, they'll produce a profitable synergy seemed exciting in the 1990s, when synergy became a trendy buzzword (even though it's actually been around since the 17th century). The idea of synergy was one factor in what became a "merger mania;" unfortunately, business synergy often turned out to be harder to achieve than to imagine.

Examples of synergy in a Sentence

A synergy has developed among the different groups working on this project. two companies that have found synergy

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Space vacated by a bankrupt retailer often can command higher rents than the troubled retailer paid or may be able to be filled with a retailer that can create synergies or enhance the experience. —

Fred Battisti, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025 The seamless synergy that's apparent without being acknowledged is powerfully palpable. —

Marcus K. Dowling, Nashville Tennessean, 30 Dec. 2024 That is precisely the sort of synergy the best domestic sparkling wines are pulling off right now. —

Patrick Comiskey, Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2024 Additionally, collaborations with other small businesses or local dispensaries can create synergies that amplify their presence in the market. —

Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 18 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for synergy