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

The bittersweet coincidence ultimately inspired McEntire to dedicate the half hour in Parton’s memory. — Kat Pettibone, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Oct. 2026

Both investments also feature either women’s teams or coed teams, which Rader said is not a coincidence. — Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 29 Oct. 2026

Media archaeology is exactly the kind of (proto) discipline that is interested in dead ends, unrealized projects, and strange coincidences. — The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 28 Oct. 2026

That is the same name as Arsenal’s storied former stadium from 1913-2006 but the link is pure coincidence and the ground is a world away from what the Premier League team is used to. — ABC News, 28 Oct. 2026