Synonyms of coincidence

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• occurrence
• coexistence
• concurrence
• concurrency
• happening
• synchronism
• development
• synchrony
• contemporaneousness
• simultaneousness
• coevality

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• asynchrony

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of coincidence

The researchers observed the same pattern during both years of the study, suggesting the destination was more than a coincidence. — Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2026

Is that a trend to look at moving forward, or more of a coincidence, considering most Super Bowl champions have a lot of very good players at a lot of positions? — Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026

These scenes are not the only ones that ring true, however, as Kato and Kyose successfully carry the plot through outrageous coincidence and into three-hanky tearjerking. — Katie Rife, IndieWire, 2 Nov. 2026

The bittersweet coincidence ultimately inspired McEntire to dedicate the half hour in Parton’s memory. — Kat Pettibone, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Oct. 2026