COINCIDENCE Synonyms: 13 Similar and Opposite Words

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

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

asynchrony

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of coincidence This was no coincidence — a security source told Channel 12 that a daylight strike was chosen to surprise Tehran, which was expecting any strike to occur at night. —

Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 28 Feb. 2026 Like all melodramatists, Hong deals in coincidence and magnifies casual connections and minor accidents into life-shaking events. —

Richard Brody, New Yorker, 27 Feb. 2026 The coincidence sparked a wave of commentary on social media. —

Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 26 Feb. 2026 Side sleepers with chronic neck pain swear by the Osteo Cervical Pillow, which by no coincidence, is an Amazon best-seller. —

Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for coincidence

Recent Examples of Synonyms for coincidence

occurrence

Noun

Potholes cause major issues for drivers First responders say crashes on the road are a daily occurrence, and their ambulances are delayed by cars slowing down for potholes.

— Carolyn Gusoff, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
The crew member was ultimately taken into the church and locals performed an exorcism – something Robinson says is a fairly normal occurrence in the Philippines.

— Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 6 Mar. 2026