COINCIDENCE Synonyms: 13 Similar and Opposite Words

coincidence

noun

kō-ˈin(t)-sə-dən(t)s

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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Examples of coincidence in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Any appearance of serendipity or luck was mere coincidence; there is nothing coincidental about how Vanguard conducts its business. —

Cameron Sullivan, The Mercury News, 18 Oct. 2024 That uncanny synchronicity, the jolting coincidence of birth and death, changed Bloom’s life, and the trajectory of her work. —

Alexandra Schwartz, The New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2024 And fellow fashion funder Jane Wade chatted with Rob about a kismet coincidence between the two—Wade helped make Robb's 2022 wedding dress while working at Daniel Frankel. —

Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2024 Obviously, the timing of Davis’ comments is not a coincidence. —

Vincent Frank, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for coincidence

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