CONVERGENCE Synonyms: 18 Similar and Opposite Words

convergence

noun

kən-ˈvər-jən(t)s

Definition of convergence

as in confluence

the coming together of two or more things to the same point the convergence of the city's major arteries on a single rotary

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divergence

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Recent Examples of convergence What is exciting right now is not one single technology, but the convergence of several technologies across the product development process. — Sj Studio, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026 Weakness in high incomes isn't driving the convergence between the two ends of the class spectrum, Nassetta said. — Alex Harring, CNBC, 29 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 From one vantage, Kardashian’s path to global superstardom was borne by a perfect storm of time, place, person, and opportunity—a convergence of the smartphone, social media, reality TV, and the changing conception of what constitutes a celebrity. — Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for convergence

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Noun

Chinese authorities also warned that a barrier lake, which formed at the confluence of the Tsogyal and the Purupqiangzangbu rivers, is overflowing and may burst.

— Niranjan Shrestha, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
The final price tag stunned the industry and reflected a confluence of factors inside and outside San Diego.

— Dennis Lin, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of confluence

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

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