confluence

noun

ˈkän-ˌflü-ən(t)s How to pronounce confluence (audio)
Definition of confluencenext
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 Bond yields in major economies such as the United States, Germany and Japan have all jumped in recent weeks, as a result of a confluence of factors including rising government debt and a prolonged energy shock caused by the Iran war. — John Liu, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026 Jim Herschlein, the captain in charge of sports at the NYAC, said the decision to sign Brzozowski is the result of a confluence of factors. — Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 13 Oct. 2026 The team would be making camp at the confluence of the Barrancas and one of its tributaries. — Jordan Salama, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026 The travel-retail business is expected to continue rising due to a confluence of other factors, including the 4 to 5 percent yearly increase of travelers. — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for confluence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for confluence
  1. convergence
  2. merging
  3. combination
  4. combining
Noun
  • For McIntosh, that convergence of art, architecture and fashion has been part of SKP’s identity from the outset.
    — Denni Hu, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Gerry Cardinale’s RedBird Capital Partners and Guy Oseary’s venture capital firm Sound Ventures are partnering to invest $1 billion in emerging platforms at the convergence of tech, media and culture.
    — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of convergence
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  • Moreover, Shortreed noted that Disney’s collaborations showcase a merging of creative visions while focusing on craftsmanship and storytelling.
    — Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026
  • DoorDash said the merging of the two companies will give customers more options at lower prices and offer more freedom and earning opportunities to the independent contractors who make the deliveries.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of merging
Noun
  • An astronomer observing Earth from another star system might therefore consider the combination a possible sign of life.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Sure Sports doesn’t keep any assets under its own roof, instead working with over 100 banks and more than 30 private lending groups to fund its clients’ capital needs in exchange for some combination of an underwriting fee and a spread on the loans.
    — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of combination
Noun
  • The design uses spectral beam combining, which merges several fiber-laser beams into a single high-power output.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026
  • The combining of physical and digital systems is creating environments that require integration, intelligence and ongoing management.
    — Dirk Naylor, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of combining

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“Confluence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confluence. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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