coetaneous

adjective

ˌkō-ə-ˈtā-nē-əs How to pronounce coetaneous (audio)
Definition of coetaneousnext
as in concurrent
existing or occurring at the same period of time the Spanish founding of San Francisco and the British colonies' declaration of independence from the mother country were coetaneous events that occurred on opposite ends of the continent

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coetaneous
  1. concurrent
  2. synchronic
  3. synchronous
  4. coincident
  5. coincidental
  6. contemporaneous
  7. simultaneous
  8. contemporary
Adjective
  • The beta saw an all-time peak of 115,145 concurrent players on the first day.
    — Jason Cohen, PC Magazine, 25 Aug. 2026
  • York was found guilty, according to court documents, and was sentenced to concurrent one-day jail sentences for each misdemeanor.
    — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of concurrent
Adjective
  • For his last runway collection, unveiled in September, Michele constructed a parallel universe of side-by-side shows separated by a wall that when lifted revealed twins in identical looks in synchronic stride.
    — Colleen Barry, Fortune, 24 Nov. 2022
Definition of synchronic
Adjective
  • Amanda Kocon, Edmentum's chief strategy and operating officer, said the interface looks like an online college course where students work through activities and videos, with options for synchronous instruction through video calls and office hours.
    — Lucy Tobier, IndyStar, 18 Aug. 2026
  • North Carolina is also home to synchronous fireflies, another bioluminescent species that lights up on land.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of synchronous
Adjective
  • Accelerating human evolution coincident with the development of agriculture increased redheadedness and decreased male-pattern baldness.
    — Ann Manov, Harpers Magazine, 23 June 2026
  • In a separate announcement, but with coincident timing, WestJet also announced a stopover plan in Calgary.
    — Don Tse, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
Definition of coincident
Adjective
  • The storm name is coincidental following the death of country music singer Dolly Parton.
    — Dylan Moriarty, Washington Post, 27 Aug. 2026
  • As for the preseason wins and losses themselves, any resemblance to the reality ahead is purely coincidental.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of coincidental
Adjective
  • Brock Lesnar's final three matches Per WWE records and contemporaneous reporting.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The band’s lo-fi sound and intermittent lush orchestrations felt exotic but somehow warm — the Irish counterpart to another contemporaneous example of the form, Scotland’s Belle and Sebastian.
    — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of contemporaneous
Adjective
  • The average age for simultaneous child and elder care is now 34, not Gen X, with 80% experiencing a sudden onset.
    — Jasmine Browley, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Her work’s recognition by international curators and her decision to start drawing again were more or less simultaneous events.
    — Laura Preston, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of simultaneous
Adjective
  • Beyond its restoration, the historic Palazzo Giovanelli has been reimagined as a boutique, 33-room, five-star hotel that blends a rich Venetian heritage with contemporary luxury.
    — Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Her replacement, Christophe Leribault, critics say, is a somewhat safer pick who will likely shift the museum away from the robust contemporary art program under Des Cars, and toward a more French and Western-centric vision.
    — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of contemporary
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“Coetaneous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coetaneous. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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