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

And by coincidence, NIAC awarded funding to another research group, led by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, that was interested in using EHD propulsion for Earthborne aircraft. — Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 16 Aug. 2026

In that light, the timing felt less like coincidence than homage. — Sarah Grant, Rolling Stone, 14 Aug. 2026

One part of Katie's background that has Jackie and Shadow fans buzzing is an incredible coincidence. — Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 14 Aug. 2026

Terrible visual effects and product placements aside, what makes the crossover feel like a complete overkill is that the interspersed storylines largely rely upon pure coincidence. — Lé Baltar, IndieWire, 13 Aug. 2026