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

But coincidence – and a few other offensive outbursts – shouldn’t blind Cashman to the fact that the Yankees need help with Judge, out since May 31, and Stanton, sidelined since April 24, lacking clear timelines for a return to play. — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 20 July 2026

Campbell said the donation falling the day after the letter from Paxton’s office was a coincidence. — Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 July 2026

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