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
There’s a confluence of reasons why longevity gyms are emerging.
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Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 20 Jan. 2026
The song describes Ziggy as the confluence of the leper—the great biblical outcast—and the Messiah.
—Literary Hub, 15 Jan. 2026
The same day, in an unusual confluence in policy, Gavin Newsom basically endorsed the president’s initiative.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 13 Jan. 2026
The confluence of Whren and ICE is easily captured anecdotally.
—Paul Rosenzweig, The Atlantic, 12 Jan. 2026
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Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 20 Jan. 2026
The song describes Ziggy as the confluence of the leper—the great biblical outcast—and the Messiah.
—Literary Hub, 15 Jan. 2026
The same day, in an unusual confluence in policy, Gavin Newsom basically endorsed the president’s initiative.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 13 Jan. 2026
The confluence of Whren and ICE is easily captured anecdotally.
—Paul Rosenzweig, The Atlantic, 12 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for confluence
Noun
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Computing is entering a period of fragmentation rather than convergence.—
Matthew S Williams,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Feb. 2026
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The broader lesson is that global convergence is neither automatic nor guaranteed, but instead depends on certain conditions such as undisturbed markets, even as long-term progress has proven more robust than critics often assume.—
Chelsea Follett,
Oc Register,
1 Feb. 2026
Noun
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This engine provides strong performance for highway merging, overtaking, and spirited driving, while maintaining smooth and responsive handling.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Jan. 2026
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This is attributed to two branches of the jet stream merging, and the dip in the jet stream elongating more, which allows for stronger rising motion ahead of the system.—
Trey Fulbright,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Bieber attended the 68th Grammy Awards wearing a manicure that matched her lip combo perfectly—and required a combination of four iconic shades to achieve.—
Glamour,
Glamour,
2 Feb. 2026
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One of her jump combinations, a triple lutz-triple loop, earns among the highest points in women’s skating, and Liu’s speed and ease in flowing from the first jump immediately into the second with nothing to propel her but her own momentum, often earns her additional points for execution.—
Alice Park,
Time,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Confluence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confluence. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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