synchronicity
noun
syn·chro·nic·i·ty
| \ ˌsiŋ-krə-ˈni-sə-tē
, ˌsin-\
, ˌsin-\
plural synchronicities
Definition of synchronicity
1
: the quality or fact of being synchronous
2
: the coincidental occurrence of events and especially psychic events (such as similar thoughts in widely separated persons or a mental image of an unexpected event before it happens) that seem related but are not explained by conventional mechanisms of causality
—used especially in the psychology of C. G. Jung
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Examples of synchronicity in a Sentence
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Josh Reynolds stepped in and performed well, but Kupp’s absence affected the next-level synchronicity Goff developed with Cooks, Woods and Kupp. — Los Angeles Times, "Todd Gurley’s knee, revamped line among big questions as Rams open camp," 25 July 2019 The bulk of Boulder’s work is in concrete, so salvaging the building had a certain synchronicity. — Richard A. Marini, ExpressNews.com, "These 3 industrial buildings were given a second life in downtown San Antonio," 21 June 2019 In a delightful display of synchronicity, Pepe was given his Spain debut by his father's old teammate and manager in 2005. — SI.com, "Luis Aragones: Spain's Most Important Manager's All-Time Best XI," 24 June 2019 Echelman’s piece undulates in the wind with the same rhythmic synchronicity as a flock of birds. — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, "The Hotel as Patron of the Arts? In Hong Kong, the Peninsula Takes the Trend to the Next Level," 9 Apr. 2019 The rear venting uses the same cheese-grater pattern as the new Mac Pro for some visual synchronicity. — Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, "Apple's New Mac Pro Is Powerful, Pretty, and Expensive," 3 June 2019 When dreaming up newlywed style statements, synchronicity is key—as is allowing the spirit of your 'happily ever after' bliss to linger as long as possible. — Calin Van Paris, Vogue, "Priyanka Chopra Steals a Makeup Cue from Nick Jonas's Preppy Wardrobe Staple," 10 Dec. 2018 Chani Nicholas, the Los Angeles astrologer with a social-justice bent, has a lot to say about the synchronicity between the stars above and earthly matters below. — Laura Regensdorf, Vogue, "The Best Beauty Gifts for Your Horoscope-Obsessed Friend by Astrological Sign," 13 Dec. 2018 Numerical repetition and synchronicity have been observed for thousands of years. — Aliza Kelly Faragher, Allure, "The Basics of Numerology: How to Calculate Your Life Path and Destiny Numbers," 16 July 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'synchronicity.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for synchronicity
synchronicity
noun
syn·chro·nic·i·ty
| \ ˌsiŋ-krə-ˈnis-ət-ē, ˌsin-
\
\
plural synchronicities
Medical Definition of synchronicity
: the coincidental occurrence of events and especially psychic events (as similar thoughts in widely separated persons or a mental image of an unexpected event before it happens) that seem related but are not explained by conventional mechanisms of causality
—used especially in the psychology of C. G. Jung