Definition of convergencenext
as in confluence
the coming together of two or more things to the same point the convergence of the city's major arteries on a single rotary

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Recent Examples of convergence This whole maddening episode is the perfect convergence of every possible form of college football dysfunction. Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026 The convergence of broadcasters and streamers is also changing one of streaming’s original defining principles – exclusivity. Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 8 Sep. 2026 The convergence around affordability Ads from both parties are tying data centers to rising energy costs. Maham Javaid, NPR, 5 Sep. 2026 And this convergence underscores how their varied yet deeply rooted commitments to values of equality and fairness helped shift and shape society for the better. The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 4 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for convergence
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Noun
  • In many instances, some traders short when long-side traders sell—when there is a confluence of activity.
    David Capablanca, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Al-Qaeda arose at the confluence of post-Cold War globalization and unipolar violence.
    Faisal Devji, Time, 11 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Founded in 2013, Off-White pioneered the merging of the worlds of streetwear and luxury that drove much of fashion in the mid-2010s.
    Luke Leitch, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The agreement comes on the heels of Pine Villa Elementary merging with Arthur and Polly Mays Conservatory of the Arts to form a K-12 campus in Goulds.
    Austin Horn, Miami Herald, 11 Aug. 2026
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
Noun
  • That combination of real progress and real uncertainty is precisely what makes this time worth paying attention to.
    Dax Grant, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
  • During the colder months, this exact combination becomes a reliable uniform for a certain kind of fashion insider.
    Madeline Fass, Vogue, 14 Sep. 2026

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“Convergence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convergence. Accessed 21 Sep. 2026.

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