as in confluence
the coming together of two or more things to the same point
the conjunction of the two major highways creates a massive influx of cars into the city
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Recent Examples of conjunction
Much of that is due to cinematographer Hillary Fyfe Spera, working in conjunction with the broader production team to bring Born Again's aesthetic to vivid life.
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ArsTechnica, 8 Apr. 2025
In September, Venus will have a tight conjunction with one of the 21 brightest stars in the sky, bluish Regulus in the constellation Leo the Lion.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 4 Apr. 2025
More importantly, be on the lookout for Mercury’s conjunction to Neptune in Aries on April 17 — your conversations and ideas will flow with intuition and inspiration.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Saturn’s conjunction with the North Node in Pisces on the 21st should bring a profound opportunity to align your actions with your higher purpose.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Apr. 2025
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ArsTechnica, 8 Apr. 2025
In September, Venus will have a tight conjunction with one of the 21 brightest stars in the sky, bluish Regulus in the constellation Leo the Lion.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 4 Apr. 2025
More importantly, be on the lookout for Mercury’s conjunction to Neptune in Aries on April 17 — your conversations and ideas will flow with intuition and inspiration.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Saturn’s conjunction with the North Node in Pisces on the 21st should bring a profound opportunity to align your actions with your higher purpose.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conjunction
Noun
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Patrons can come through a nearby entrance, but most keep going down the hill to the confluence of Nos. 6 and 16.—
Bob Spear,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Apr. 2025
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That confluence has made already shaky finances for many older and less-affluent associations and owners even more tenuous and, in some cases, unsustainable, Marcus said.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This convergence is expected to streamline operations and unlock new levels of automation and data insight.—
Carl Moberg,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Myanmar sits on a very active convergence of four tectonic plates: the Eurasian plate, the Indian plate, the Sunda plate, and the Burma microplate.—
Jenny Adams,
AFAR Media,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Within a three-day visit, there is an 88 percent chance of experiencing the aurora borealis, thanks to a combination of Abisko’s remote location, minimal light pollution, and unique microclimate.—
Carinne Geil Botta,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2025
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Use the lemony dressing for any combination of pasta and vegetables for dinner all summer.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2025
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Daily pre-shift meetings are standard at D.C. Cobb’s, where staff are trained on which items to promote based on margins and inventory.—
Xandra Harbet,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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At a meeting in Sacramento in late March, leaders of the group, which represents 83,000 electrical workers in the state, said a top goal was to reform the rooftop solar incentives.—
Melody Petersen,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Conjunction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conjunction. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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