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
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Recent Examples of coincidence
This focus on community seemed like no coincidence, as the more volatile retail climate forces brands to double down on their direct-to-consumer (DTC) channels.
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Amy O’Brien, Vogue, 30 Jan. 2026
If the images of smiling constituents and gushing slogans looked like a campaign ad, that’s not a coincidence.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
The Chi, created by Lena Waithe, revolves around a group of residents on the South Side of Chicago who become linked by coincidence but bonded by the need for connection and redemption.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 29 Jan. 2026
That this latest incident also concerns school children may not be a coincidence.
—Frank Landymore, Futurism, 29 Jan. 2026
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Amy O’Brien, Vogue, 30 Jan. 2026
If the images of smiling constituents and gushing slogans looked like a campaign ad, that’s not a coincidence.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
The Chi, created by Lena Waithe, revolves around a group of residents on the South Side of Chicago who become linked by coincidence but bonded by the need for connection and redemption.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 29 Jan. 2026
That this latest incident also concerns school children may not be a coincidence.
—Frank Landymore, Futurism, 29 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for coincidence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coincidence
occurrence
Noun
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But violent riders flouting bans is a common occurrence on CATS, according to the transit system’s own records from the last two years.—
Amber Gaudet
Updated February 5,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Feb. 2026
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The two men have met face to face after indirect talks, a rare occurrence due to the decades of tensions between the countries.—
Jon Gambrell,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Coincidence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coincidence. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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