CONFLUENCE Synonyms: 18 Similar and Opposite Words

confluence

noun

ˈkän-ˌflü-ən(t)s

Definition of confluence

as in convergence

the coming together of two or more things to the same point a happy confluence of beautiful weather and spectacular scenery during our vacation

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Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

divergence

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Recent Examples of confluence The confluence of the Schuylkill and Delaware rivers seen in 2022. — Joe Brandt, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026 The recent confluence of record visitor volume, fluctuating boundaries, climate anomalies and staffing shortages is fundamentally increasing the risks of owning, acquiring or starting a business in a gateway economy. — Nancy Forster-Holt, The Conversation, 14 Aug. 2026 The powerful earnings backdrop only adds to confidence in the stock market, which on Wednesday was at all-time highs thanks to a positive confluence of events. — Sarah Min, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026 Air taxis are closer than ever to becoming a reality thanks to a confluence of new technology, competition, and regulatory developments. — Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 3 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for confluence

Recent Examples of Synonyms for confluence

Noun

While Liang’s ties with the government have strengthened, his tech bets appear to be a convergence with Beijing’s priorities rather than state-directed, Wang noted.

— Anniek Bao,Elaine Yu, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
This is partly what propels his mole demi-glace, a convergence of inspirations realized in a duck and smoked chicken stock sharpened by the foundational components of mole.

— Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of convergence

Noun

Founded in 2013, Off-White pioneered the merging of the worlds of streetwear and luxury that drove much of fashion in the mid-2010s.

— Luke Leitch, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026
The agreement comes on the heels of Pine Villa Elementary merging with Arthur and Polly Mays Conservatory of the Arts to form a K-12 campus in Goulds.

— Austin Horn, Miami Herald, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of merging

Noun

No need to worry about adding structure to your outfit; the combination of baggy jeans and the sharpness of your heels will naturally create a balanced uniform.

— India Roby, Glamour, 31 Aug. 2026
Recently reported results indicate that the personalized medication, taken in combination with the immunotherapy Keytruda, met its main goal, reducing the chances of the cancer coming back within five years of the initial treatment by 49%.

— Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of combination

Noun

Bonta's announcement did not focus on the combining of CBS News and CNN.

— David Folkenflik, NPR, 13 July 2026
On the streaming side, the statement explained that consumers will benefit from the stronger alternative to Netflix that will presumably be formed by the combining of HBO Max and Paramount+.

— Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 12 June 2026

Definition of combining

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