SYNERGISTIC Synonyms: 66 Similar and Opposite Words

synergistic

adjective

Definition of synergistic

as in mutual

having a greater effect or benefit than any of its components considered individually The combination of these two drugs is synergistic, so they should be used together only with extreme caution.

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Recent Examples of synergistic Although these appeared to be synergistic acquisitions, the cost structures, regulatory exposure, and margin profile showed otherwise. — Brian Delp, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 Apart from a synergistic sit-down with ABC News anchor David Muir on the day of the succession announcement, Disney has kept a lid on the former and current top execs, making Iger’s comments the first extensive inside account of that previous set of missteps. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 23 June 2026 Some supplements, such as melatonin, L-theanine, and tryptophan, may have an additive or synergistic effect on sleep when taken with magnesium. — Emmanuella Ogbonna, Health, 17 June 2026 And the next speech was Frederick Douglass, who was very synergistic with Lincoln. — Dana Taylor, USA Today, 1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for synergistic

Recent Examples of Synonyms for synergistic

Adjective

Even if that wasn’t true in every case, the mutual affection between the player and Detroit took center stage Friday, even as Skubal tamed the Tigers’ offense, recording seven strikeouts in the process.

— Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026
Three years before that, Ramya and Joe had been put on a text thread by a mutual friend.

— Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of mutual

Adjective

This time, the Atlanta rapper took pen skills and synergetic spirit to co-write the Red Clay short film with Omar Epps.

— DeMicia Inman, VIBE.com, 2 May 2025
The on-ball creation from LaVine, and the heliocentric offense being built around Jokic, would be a beautiful synergetic match from an on-court standpoint.

— Evan Sidery, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024

Definition of synergetic

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Sincerity and audacity are not opposing forces but complementary ones in this space, and for writers, retro programmers, and other film fans who came of age after midnight at the movies, Curry’s impact persists as its own kind of religion.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 26 Aug. 2026
The complementary setup is intended to prevent defenders from being handcuffed and improve the success rate of their outlet passes.

— Janson Duench, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of complementary

Adjective

That reciprocal impact, according to Canadian officials, will purposefully target key sectors and states — like Michigan — with particular economic and political importance in the United States.

— Grant Schwab, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
Autistic people of all genders often struggle with nuances of social communication like decoding nonverbal cues, identifying shifts in tone or asking reciprocal questions.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of reciprocal

Adjective

However, the reaction on Capitol Hill — where Coupang has mounted an extensive lobbying effort — has not been universal outrage.

— Justin Papp, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026
Many people discovering Yiddish today – and its universal reach – find it through klezmer, the traditional folk music of Jews in Eastern Europe.

— Ilan Stavans, The Conversation, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of universal

Adjective

Its revenue generation is largely dependent on programmatic ads that run on the website, which generally produce between $2,000 and $5,000 per day.

— Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 26 Aug. 2026
In order to share Lee’s realm of experience, Clarke began to use heroin—inhaling, not injecting—and quickly became dependent on it.

— Richard Brody, New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2026

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