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 confluence of available grain, crisp waterways and heavy industry amplified beer’s accessibility and influence throughout the region.
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Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
This confluence makes the current area technically significant.
—Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2025
That confluence and flurry of memories are part of the before.
—Romina Ruiz-Goiriena, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
Who dropped the ball or was responsible for the confluence of costly mistakes isn’t entirely clear.
—Shirley Halperin, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
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Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
This confluence makes the current area technically significant.
—Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2025
That confluence and flurry of memories are part of the before.
—Romina Ruiz-Goiriena, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
Who dropped the ball or was responsible for the confluence of costly mistakes isn’t entirely clear.
—Shirley Halperin, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for confluence
Noun
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If shopping, nature, sports, or the convergence of art and technology is more your speed, Dania Beach still has the power to win you over.—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
19 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, the sun is rising on the group chat, where a similar flattening and convergence can happen.—
Julie Beck,
The Atlantic,
16 Oct. 2025
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Then, two days later, the vibe shifts completely as Scorpio Season begins on the 23rd, lighting up your sector of merging, intimacy, and long-term investments.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
19 Oct. 2025
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The steps to the lawn in this couple's yard reflects their merging of styles.—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Oct. 2025
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The combination of snow and strong winds is expected to reduce visibility, create slick and icy roads—particularly on bridges and overpasses—and potentially down trees or branches.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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This combination can turn daily, simple tasks like washing hands or brushing teeth into an entire cleaning session.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Confluence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confluence. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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