coincidence
noun
a striking occurrence of two or more events at one time apparently by mere chance.
coincidences
-
pluralof coincidence.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
"One of those life's funny coincidences, I suppose".
From BBC ● Mar. 10, 2026
That enigmatic response got the team at the brokerage Baird to look for coincidences between Dorsey and Satoshi.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 25, 2025
All the coincidences and conflicts are conjured up, per the necessities of a quick-cooking holiday love affair.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 19, 2025
Most people would accept that in their own lives, accidents and coincidences happen, and some things really are just as they seem.
From Salon ● May 7, 2025
Life is just a series of dumb decisions and indecisions and coincidences that we choose to ascribe meaning to.
From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon
