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coincidence Synonyms

Another word for coincidence

Choosing another word for coincidence depends on context, so the 11 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A remarkable concurrence of events or circumstances without apparent causal connection.

Usage Example

"By pure chance, we booked rooms at the exact same hotel in Rome."

Strongest
chance
Strong
accident
fluke
happenstance
serendipity

• noun (Context 2)

Correspondence in nature, character, or time of occurrence; the state of occupying the same space or happening at the same moment.

Usage Example

"The close concurrence of their research findings strengthened the validity of the new hypothesis."

Strongest
concurrence
correspondence
Strong
agreement
accord
synchronicity
simultaneity

Opposites of coincidence

The opposite of coincidence shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

divergence
design
discrepancy
intention
plan
disagreement
difference
premeditation
See all opposites of coincidence

• Nearby Words

coin
coinage
coincide
coincidence
coincident
coincidental
coincidentally

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Coincidence. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/coincidence
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