Synonyms of coincidence

coincidence

noun

kō-ˈin(t)-sə-dən(t)s 

as in occurrence

the occurrence or existence of several things at once

the coincidence of the last note of the violin with the sound of the bell

Synonyms & Similar Words

• occurrence
• coexistence
• concurrence
• concurrency
• happening
• synchronism
• development
• synchrony
• contemporaneousness
• simultaneousness
• coevality

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• asynchrony

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of coincidence

By a remarkable coincidence, both estates have exactly 126 rooms. — Mattia Ferraresi, Air Mail, 18 July 2026

But Broome, the vice president of sports card grading for Certified Guaranty Company (CGC), could only claim coincidence when the most famous cards for Mickey Mantle, Wayne Gretzky and Honus Wagner came through the door. — Larry Holder, New York Times, 16 July 2026

Turns out, the singer’s name and impressive piano skills are no coincidence! — Jodi Guglielmi, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026

Ultimately, though, what will make this team more than an odd coincidence of 2010 and a full on echo in time is if there’s a victory on Sunday in East Rutherford. — Patrick Sung Cuadrado, CNN Money, 14 July 2026