CONVERGENCE Synonyms: 18 Similar and Opposite Words

convergence

noun

kən-ˈvər-jən(t)s

Definition of convergence

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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Antonyms & Near Antonyms

divergence

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Recent Examples of convergence Co-curator Judith Clark shares her perspective on the convergence between Surrealism and fashion as art forms through the lens of the new exhibition. — Judith Clark, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2026 Carugati said the team hasn't found a genetic or mechanistic explanation for the convergence. — ABC News, 21 Sep. 2026 What sets the shape apart from other emerging fall styles is the convergence of designer origin, editorial endorsement and retail forecast data. — Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2026 The current convergence of the military and startups in South Florida may be a full-circle moment in one way. — Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for convergence

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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

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

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 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

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