coevality

noun

Definition of coevalitynext
as in synchrony

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  1. synchrony
  2. synchronism
  3. coincidence
  4. coexistence
Noun
  • In the stands, Norwegian fans in Viking caps pulled in synchrony as if rowing on an invisible longship.
    — Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 27 June 2026
  • What of it, this overlay, this synchrony?
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Apr. 2026
Definition of synchrony
Noun
  • As the image turns, in absolute synchronism with the turning of a receiving cylinder at the distant point, the high and low spots of the relief image are brought under a point or stylus.
    — Mark Fischetti, Scientific American, 1 Dec. 2022
  • Synchronism colors are not blended but rather placed next to each other, just as music notes are placed one after the other to create a scale.
    — Hailey Ross, idahostatesman, 16 June 2017
Definition of synchronism
Noun
  • The choice of wardrobe — and venue — is hard to read as a coincidence.
    — Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2026
  • This keeps the performance informal and keeps the narrative — a staggering odyssey of injustices, abuses, travel adventures, extraordinary coincidences, losses, reunions, reflections and self-analysis — from becoming sensationalized.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of coincidence
Noun
  • Pamela Flick, California program director for Defenders of Wildlife, a co-sponsor of the bill, said advocates asked state leaders for $18 million in one-time funding for the human-wildlife coexistence program, followed by $15 million annually.
    — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Our Best Practices Guide for Filming encourages positive coexistence between productions, residents and local businesses.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of coexistence
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