as in convergence
the coming together of two or more things to the same point
a happy confluence of beautiful weather and spectacular scenery during our vacation
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The race’s surprise competitiveness is the product of a confluence of events, and more than $4 million in liberal dark-money ads.
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Philip Elliott, TIME, 10 Oct. 2024
This confluence of whisky’s immense popularity, global brand awareness and investment potential can make limited-edition expressions at any price point seem more attractive than ever.
—Chris Perugini, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
The shift was the result of a confluence of factors, according to Helderman.
—Todd Longwell, Variety, 31 Oct. 2024
Also at the time, there was this amazing confluence of events happening where the iPhone had come out in 2007, and that really revolutionized the smartphone and all of the sensors that come with a smartphone that enabled software makers to track us in new ways.
—Lauren Goode, WIRED, 31 Oct. 2024
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Philip Elliott, TIME, 10 Oct. 2024
This confluence of whisky’s immense popularity, global brand awareness and investment potential can make limited-edition expressions at any price point seem more attractive than ever.
—Chris Perugini, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
The shift was the result of a confluence of factors, according to Helderman.
—Todd Longwell, Variety, 31 Oct. 2024
Also at the time, there was this amazing confluence of events happening where the iPhone had come out in 2007, and that really revolutionized the smartphone and all of the sensors that come with a smartphone that enabled software makers to track us in new ways.
—Lauren Goode, WIRED, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Confluence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confluence. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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