convergent

Definition of convergentnext

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Recent Examples of convergent On curved surfaces, parallel trajectories intersect—liberation movements that appear separate on maps organized around Euroamerican centers were always convergent in Afro-Asian circuits. — Anel Rakhimzhanova, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2026 This one being of post-war emancipation, when the convergent forces of wanting to achieve a sun tan and wanting to show some skin became newly acceptable among socially progressive young people. — Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 28 Dec. 2025 For Conway Morris, human-level intelligence is a convergent trait that might well appear again given the right conditions. — Big Think, 29 Oct. 2025 Reverse faults, found at convergent boundaries, are responsible for the most powerful quakes—megathrust events—often exceeding magnitude eight and accounting for the majority of global seismic energy release. — Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for convergent
Recent Examples of Synonyms for convergent
Adjective
  • Its distinctive coaxial rotor system eliminates the need for a tail rotor while improving maneuverability.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 8 June 2026
  • The caliber is worth spotlighting, too, with some 301 parts, including two fast-rotating coaxial barrels that provide a 72-hour power reserve.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • How’s an architect supposed to address these overlapping and contradictory rubrics, much less resolve them?
    — Justin Davidson, Curbed, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Recent teammates mostly function as an information pipeline, while older, non-overlapping alumni may be shaping how recruiters and HR assess candidates who share their team affiliation, rather than simply passing along a tip.
    — Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 1 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • He was sentenced to concurrent life terms in federal prison on six charges, nearly 12 years on a firearm conspiracy charge and 10 years on an obstruction of justice charge.
    — Angie DiMichele, Sun Sentinel, 2 Oct. 2026
  • This provides concurrent playback of up to 33 streams of 8K ProRes 422 video at 30fps.
    — Brian Westover, PC Magazine, 1 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • Trios of nine-letter entries tower at the corners, pairs of 10-letter entries run along the remaining ones and two intersecting spanners form cross hairs at the center.
    — Sean McGowan, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The Hering and Wundt illusions are examples of how straight lines can appear curved if intersecting lines cross them at a certain angle.
    — Emma Gometz, Scientific American, 22 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Partner with community leaders who represent underserved groups to ensure information is relevant and culturally congruent.
    — Doreen Samelson, Forbes.com, 17 June 2026
  • But for those of us who love love — who can clock not just the subtle rhythms of the genre but also the personal rhythms of a couple sharing an honest, congruent, life-altering experience — the details matter.
    — Hugh Hart, IndieWire, 23 May 2026

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“Convergent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convergent. Accessed 8 Oct. 2026.

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