conjunct

adjective

kən-ˈjəŋ(k)t How to pronounce conjunct (audio)
Definition of conjunctnext
as in joint
used or done by a number of people as a group the supreme commander of the conjunct operations of the allied armies

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Recent Examples of conjunct To start with the most important, the new moon is conjunct Mercury, meaning that our minds and emotions are in a place of balance. — Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 14 July 2026 Venus is conjunct this moon, gently reminding us that there’s also something beautiful behind the next hill. — Marie Bladt, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2025 This is the last time in your lifetime these two planets will be conjunct and direct in Pisces, in your vision zone. — Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 28 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for conjunct
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conjunct
  1. joint
  2. combined
  3. collaborative
  4. collective
  5. mutual
Adjective
  • The exhibition will be managed by a joint organizing committee with five members each from BTMA and BGMEA, which will ensure the strategic decisions and financial transparency of the exhibition.
    — Cleo Levin, Footwear News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • His comments come after the senators formed a joint fundraising committee last month that could be a vehicle for GOP donors to give to Fetterman’s political operation, and vice versa.
    — David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of joint
Adjective
  • Ultra Maritime sees this combined system as the base for future undersea missions.
    — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The combined company will do business in 45 states, and California was the final state to give its approval.
    — Savannah Sicurella, AJC.com, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of combined
Adjective
  • The novel engine will reportedly power cruise missiles, collaborative combat-type aircraft, and other uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVS).
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 17 Aug. 2026
  • For the show’s second go-around, Jones said Alba and Mathis were looking for partners that were more collaborative and able to executive the best possible idea.
    — Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of collaborative
Adjective
  • Perhaps all of this is overly negative, and the downsides of these collective risks have been overemphasised.
    — Nick Miller, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Musk presented the arrangement, arguing that SpaceX’s workforce includes some of the world’s strongest engineers and that their collective knowledge could help shape a more capable AI system.
    — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of collective
Adjective
  • That help for Russia now comes with a mutual defense treaty inked two years ago with Vladimir Putin.
    — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Ask what is being offered, name what would help, and let mutual care become something practical.
    — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of mutual

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“Conjunct.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conjunct. Accessed 19 Aug. 2026.

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