synchrony

noun

syn·​chro·​ny ˈsiŋ-krə-nē 

ˈsin-

plural synchronies

: synchronistic occurrence, arrangement, or treatment

Examples of synchrony in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In the stands, Norwegian fans in Viking caps pulled in synchrony as if rowing on an invisible longship. — Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 27 June 2026

What of it, this overlay, this synchrony? — Literary Hub, 2 Apr. 2026

Kundu says he was attracted by the philosophy of yogic principles of Seers Gheranda and Patanjali and in his classes introduces dynamic body movement in synchrony. — Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026

Rather than operating on hearsay or memory, both of which are highly fallible, a flowchart outlines precisely what each section of a team is doing and allows everyone to work together in greater synchrony. — William Jones, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026

Word History

Etymology

synchron(ous) + -y entry 2

Note: As a linguistic term borrowed from French synchronie, it was introduced along with synchronique synchronic by Ferdinand de saussure; see note at diachrony.

First Known Use

1848, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing synchrony

• in synchrony with

Medical Definition

synchrony

noun

syn·​chro·​ny ˈsiŋ-krə-nē, ˈsin- 

plural synchronies

: synchronous occurrence, arrangement, or treatment

cells dividing in synchrony