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conjunct

adjective

kən-ˈjəŋ(k)t How to pronounce conjunct (audio)
Definition of conjunctnext
as in joint
used or done by a number of people as a group the supreme commander of the conjunct operations of the allied armies

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Recent Examples of conjunct To start with the most important, the new moon is conjunct Mercury, meaning that our minds and emotions are in a place of balance. — Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 14 July 2026 Venus is conjunct this moon, gently reminding us that there’s also something beautiful behind the next hill. — Marie Bladt, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2025 This is the last time in your lifetime these two planets will be conjunct and direct in Pisces, in your vision zone. — Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 28 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for conjunct
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conjunct
  1. joint
  2. combined
  3. collaborative
  4. collective
  5. mutual
Adjective
  • Trump was warned ahead of the war by his joint chiefs of staff that Iran could attempt to close the Strait of Hormuz in response.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026
  • The newlyweds skipped a joint red carpet appearance but enjoyed time together inside the event as they were photographed taking in the action.
    — Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of joint
Adjective
  • The combined company operates under the Tulip brand and supports about 100 enterprise-level retail clients and more than 100,000 sales associates across more than 70 countries.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Following the Hormuz crisis, the combined share of Russian oil imports by India and China has increased to one-third from one-fifth, according to Kpler.
    — Anniek Bao,Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of combined
Adjective
  • Their commitment demonstrates that a more inclusive and collaborative creative culture is not only possible.
    — Rica Cerbarano, Vogue, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Circus veterans and musical-theater pros merge skills onstage, with performers learning trapeze, aerial work and puppetry under collaborative leaders who emphasize one unified troupe — and absolute trust during death-defying feats.
    — Jenelle Riley, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of collaborative
Adjective
  • Russian hybrid attacks are different from a traditional armed attack, but the alliance could theoretically trigger the collective defense clause in those cases.
    — David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2026
  • The set-closer peaked with Campbell and Tench trading solos in an extended jam, only further whetting the crowd’s collective appetite for more and closing the case for a tour.
    — Adam Gold, Rolling Stone, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of collective
Adjective
  • By aligning the right people with the right roles and encouraging an environment of mutual understanding, behavioral assessments play a pivotal role in creating high-performing teams that excel in collaboration and achieve business success.
    — Karla Vallecillo, Hartford Courant, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Someone in the audience who knew the legendary creator told him about this, and weeks later the duo met him in person and discovered that the admiration was mutual.
    — Natalia Cano, Billboard, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of mutual

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“Conjunct.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conjunct. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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