CONJUNCTION Synonyms: 18 Similar and Opposite Words

conjunction

noun

kən-ˈjəŋ(k)-shən

Definition of conjunction

as in confluence

the coming together of two or more things to the same point the conjunction of the two major highways creates a massive influx of cars into the city

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

divergence

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of conjunction Mercury will also be in close proximity to the Sun before meeting in a conjunction and forming a Cazimi in Virgo tomorrow. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026 Close encounter Interestingly, there was also the prospect of a too-close-for-comfort conjunction of the Falcon 9 upper stage and Danuri. — Leonard David, Space.com, 14 Aug. 2026 Side Slip works in conjunction with a new three-position active spoiler at the rear which adjusts automatically to add up to 243 pounds of downforce, increasing stability—and confidence—when cornering quickly. — Howard Walker, Robb Report, 7 Aug. 2026 Other sources, including solar and wind, could be used in conjunction. — Chloe Bennett-Steele, StateImpact, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for conjunction

Recent Examples of Synonyms for conjunction

Noun

Around the Street -The financial press is doing an admirable job of puzzling through the confluence of causes of the brutal global bond-market rout, without pretending to arrive at a discrete cause.

— Michael Santoli, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026
The confluence of releases added up to a historically good September weekend in theaters.

— ABC News, ABC News, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of confluence

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

Definition of combining

Noun

The most dramatic version of this convergence is aggregation.

— Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026
For 21 years this resort on 22 jungle-y acres spilling down a steep ridge to an energetic convergence of rivers outside of Ubud has focused resolutely on wellbeing, and the offerings keep growing.

— Kathryn Romeyn, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of convergence

Noun

The guest rooms are decorated with a combination of Byzantine art and Zen minimalism.

— CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
His incredibly sharp eye for talent coupled with strong instincts and deep relationships are a dynamic combination for artist management.

— Matt Grobar, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of combination

Noun

For larger workloads, batch processing can handle multiple files for tasks such as conversion, merging, compression, OCR, printing, encryption, and adding or removing watermarks.

— StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 2 Oct. 2026
Prediction markets enable a more complete merging of the financial with the social and linguistic than social media has been able to achieve.

— Simon Denny, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of merging

Noun

Osborn has been traveling across Nebraska to hold meetings in all 93 counties and has repeatedly criticized Ricketts for not holding town halls to meet with constituents.

— NICHOLAS INGRAM, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026
The meeting came as indirect talks between Washington and Tehran have yet to yield meaningful progress.

— Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 5 Oct. 2026