Synonyms of coincidence

coincidence

noun

kō-ˈin(t)-sə-dən(t)s 

as in occurrence

the occurrence or existence of several things at once

the coincidence of the last note of the violin with the sound of the bell

Synonyms & Similar Words

• occurrence
• coexistence
• concurrence
• concurrency
• happening
• synchronism
• development
• synchrony
• contemporaneousness
• simultaneousness
• coevality

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• asynchrony

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of coincidence

That stem cells made an appearance at a conference centered on peptides isn’t a coincidence. — Margaret Manto, STAT, 5 Oct. 2026

The Chiefs struggled in short-yard situations in the first quarter, which could have been a coincidence. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 5 Oct. 2026

There was no moon that evening, a detail, Shawn’s mother would later say, when arguing with his father about whether the man was dangerous or not, that was clearly not a coincidence, and showed careful consideration and connivance on his part. — Rachel Heng, New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2026

The choice of wardrobe — and venue — is hard to read as a coincidence. — Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2026