as in convergence
the coming together of two or more things to the same point
a happy confluence of beautiful weather and spectacular scenery during our vacation
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Recent Examples of confluence
The king tides, among the highest of the year, are due to a confluence of multiple factors, including the full moon on Saturday along with Saturday's perihelion, when the Earth's orbit is the closest to the Sun.
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Tim Fang, CBS News, 2 Jan. 2026
Additionally, the collaboration between municipal poet laureates and the state poet laureate ensures that Connecticut remains culturally rich with a confluence of poetic voices.
—Ct Mirror, Hartford Courant, 2 Jan. 2026
This confluence caused scheduling headaches for event organizers and TV execs.
—Stephen J. Nesbitt, New York Times, 1 Jan. 2026
But Zandi thinks the confluence of factors will cause the Fed to move more quickly.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2025
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Tim Fang, CBS News, 2 Jan. 2026
Additionally, the collaboration between municipal poet laureates and the state poet laureate ensures that Connecticut remains culturally rich with a confluence of poetic voices.
—Ct Mirror, Hartford Courant, 2 Jan. 2026
This confluence caused scheduling headaches for event organizers and TV execs.
—Stephen J. Nesbitt, New York Times, 1 Jan. 2026
But Zandi thinks the confluence of factors will cause the Fed to move more quickly.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for confluence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for confluence
Noun
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That narrative convergence happens amusingly when Jimmy Ink is on an exploratory foray.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Jan. 2026
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But corruption across all parts of government, mismanagement of funds and the convergence of environmental problems and stagnant leadership has taken the leadership to the brink.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
12 Jan. 2026
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This is especially significant to consider early in the year when Saturn and Neptune join forces in Aries, activating a part of your chart that governs intimacy, trust and emotional merging.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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The Los Rancheros and Poway Kiwanis clubs are in the process of merging, a move that members say will strengthen their organization and increase their abilities to help their communities.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
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The dynamic seemed a combination of engagement, respect and deference in the fledgling relationships.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
12 Jan. 2026
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Her hair was styled in a long ponytail and her makeup done with a romantic highlighter-blush combination and a nude lip.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Confluence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confluence. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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