as in occurrence
the occurrence or existence of several things at once
the coincidence of the last note of the violin with the sound of the bell
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Recent Examples of coincidence
This is not a coincidence; Tsoi told the Financial Times that women are spending more on toys than men, and opt for accessories such as badges and key chains.
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Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Daniels’ song choice is no coincidence, as Chalamet portrays Dylan in the upcoming biopic, A Complete Unknown.
—Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 17 Dec. 2024
Some may read these as a mere coincidence, but for others, the recurring numerals are no accident.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
In a timely coincidence of events, relief could be on the way.
—David Blackmon, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Daniels’ song choice is no coincidence, as Chalamet portrays Dylan in the upcoming biopic, A Complete Unknown.
—Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 17 Dec. 2024
Some may read these as a mere coincidence, but for others, the recurring numerals are no accident.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
In a timely coincidence of events, relief could be on the way.
—David Blackmon, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for coincidence
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“Coincidence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coincidence. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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