confluence

noun

con·flu·ence | \ ˈkän-ˌflü-ən(t)s

Definition of confluence

1 : a coming or flowing together, meeting, or gathering at one point a happy confluence of weather and scenery a confluence of cultures

2a : the flowing together of two or more streams

b : the place of meeting of two streams the Mississippi River's confluence with the Missouri River

c : the combined stream formed by conjunction

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Synonyms & Antonyms for confluence

Synonyms

conjunction, convergence, convergency, meeting

Antonyms

divergence

Examples of confluence in a Sentence

the Mississippi River's confluence with the Missouri River a happy confluence of beautiful weather and spectacular scenery during our vacation

Recent Examples on the Web

What sets Ms Crampton’s apart is the confluence of her personal history with the river. — The Economist, "Sweet Thames, run softly till I end my song," 22 June 2019 While that could help reverse the losses, the pesticides are just part of that confluence of factors weakening colonies, biologists say. — Scott Dance, Washington Post, "University of Maryland-led survey finds honeybee losses highest in 13 years this winter," 20 June 2019 But while that could help reverse the losses, the pesticides are just part of that confluence of factors weakening colonies, biologists say. — Scott Dance, baltimoresun.com, "Honey bee losses highest in 13 years this winter, University of Maryland-led survey finds," 19 June 2019 From fountains to frescoes 10 a.m. The Peterhof estate, built by Tsar Peter the Great, is the confluence of hydraulic engineering and neoclassical architecture. — Aanchal Anand, National Geographic, "Cathedrals, canals, and cafés: the ultimate St. Petersburg itinerary," 23 May 2019 The Starlight Musicals, sponsored by Bank of America, take place 7-10 p.m. each Friday through Aug. 9 at Holiday Park, located at the confluence of Sunrise Boulevard and Federal Highway. — Ben Crandell, sun-sentinel.com, "Starlight Musicals in Fort Lauderdale: Here’s who is playing free summer concerts in Holiday Park," 3 June 2019 For those who’ve witnessed the way Wizkid’s style has impacted global music and culture from Lagos to London, the possibility of a major confluence of trap and beats can only mean one thing: America, there’s a new Starboy in town. — Edwin Houghton, Vogue, "Wizkid, the Afropop Sensation, Unveils a Cool Merch Capsule in New York," 13 Aug. 2018 Yelp Chief Executive and co-founder Jeremy Stoppelman said on its November earnings call that the results were due to a confluence of factors and that the company had already taken steps to remedy the issues. — Cara Lombardo, WSJ, "Longtime Yelp Holder Seeks Board Overhaul at Business-Review Company," 9 Dec. 2018 This 60,000-square-foot facility pays tribute to the confluence of Asian and Pacific American history. — Jenna Scatena, Condé Nast Traveler, "15 Best Things to Do in Seattle," 16 May 2018

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