coincidence

noun

kō-ˈin(t)-sə-dən(t)s How to pronounce coincidence (audio)
Definition of coincidencenext
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

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Recent Examples of coincidence In another coincidence, the funeral for Elissa’s mother will be held on March 8 — the same day as Noah’s due date. — Escher Walcott, People.com, 4 Mar. 2025 The Monster Hunter series is now Capcom's best-performing series, with Wilds showing that the success of World and Rise wasn't just a coincidence. — Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025 In what is almost certainly not a coincidence, the decline has been matched by a drop in the number of U.K. artists breaking through, both domestically and internationally. — Mark Sutherland, Variety, 5 Mar. 2025 Though three can’t possibly be a coincidence, Tzarina isn’t wrong to expect restaurateurs to enjoy their Wagyu steak at the correct temperature, which is medium rare; even Jason agrees. — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for coincidence

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