coetaneous

adjective

ˌkō-ə-ˈtā-nē-əs How to pronounce coetaneous (audio)
Definition of coetaneousnext
as in concurrent
existing or occurring at the same period of time the Spanish founding of San Francisco and the British colonies' declaration of independence from the mother country were coetaneous events that occurred on opposite ends of the continent

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coetaneous
  1. concurrent
  2. synchronic
  3. synchronous
  4. coincident
  5. coincidental
  6. contemporaneous
  7. simultaneous
  8. contemporary
Adjective
  • While the re-edited version is only four to five minutes shorter, omissions, additions, and restructuring supply a better narrative flow between the concurrent story threads.
    — Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 24 July 2026
  • Two concurrent autopsy investigations are underway to determine Wells’ cause and manner of death.
    — Holly Yan, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
Definition of concurrent
Adjective
  • For his last runway collection, unveiled in September, Michele constructed a parallel universe of side-by-side shows separated by a wall that when lifted revealed twins in identical looks in synchronic stride.
    — Colleen Barry, Fortune, 24 Nov. 2022
Definition of synchronic
Adjective
  • Most of the time, propulsion to the front wheels comes from a second electric motor, also connected to the eCVT; this permanent-magnet synchronous traction motor has an output of 203 hp (151 kW) and 201 lb-ft (272 Nm).
    — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 16 July 2026
  • Synchronous fireflies Some North Carolina fireflies are synchronous, drawing large crowds to watch the tiny insects light up in unison.
    — Eva Flowe July 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2026
Definition of synchronous
Adjective
  • Accelerating human evolution coincident with the development of agriculture increased redheadedness and decreased male-pattern baldness.
    — Ann Manov, Harpers Magazine, 23 June 2026
  • In a separate announcement, but with coincident timing, WestJet also announced a stopover plan in Calgary.
    — Don Tse, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
Definition of coincident
Adjective
  • The men’s and women’s national teams have had different experiences within their federation, but their emerging epoch is not coincidental.
    — Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 20 July 2026
  • Perhaps, Hanania concluded, these commonalities were not coincidental.
    — Gilad Edelman, The Atlantic, 19 July 2026
Definition of coincidental
Adjective
  • The complaint argues that testimony conflicts with contemporaneous Jones Day press releases describing her as leading the litigation team, as well as Supreme Court filings listing her as counsel of record.
    — Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 30 June 2026
  • Fewer than forty contemporaneous documents referring to Vermeer have been discovered across various archives, which scholars have used to sketch out the thin shape of a life.
    — Clare Bucknell, Harpers Magazine, 23 June 2026
Definition of contemporaneous
Adjective
  • The subscription covers unlimited simultaneous device connections, so one account works across phones, laptops, tablets, and smart TVs without restriction.
    — StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 24 July 2026
  • The simultaneous disruption of several transportation routes, including energy, shipping and air cargo, is expected to increase global inflation and put key world economies at risk of stagflation.
    — Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 22 July 2026
Definition of simultaneous
Adjective
  • Museum-worthy contemporary art, cabaret shows, beach butler service Few hotels in Miami Beach are as instantly recognizable as the Faena Miami Beach.
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 25 July 2026
  • The prospect of lining up next to one of his few contemporary peers compelled the now-35-year-old Donald to begin an extensive workout program aimed at returning him to football shape.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 July 2026
Definition of contemporary
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