CONJUNCTION Synonyms: 18 Similar and Opposite Words

conjunction

noun

kən-ˈjəŋ(k)-shən

Definition of conjunction

as in confluence

the coming together of two or more things to the same point the conjunction of the two major highways creates a massive influx of cars into the city

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

divergence

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of conjunction Mercury will also be in close proximity to the Sun before meeting in a conjunction and forming a Cazimi in Virgo tomorrow. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026 Close encounter Interestingly, there was also the prospect of a too-close-for-comfort conjunction of the Falcon 9 upper stage and Danuri. — Leonard David, Space.com, 14 Aug. 2026 Side Slip works in conjunction with a new three-position active spoiler at the rear which adjusts automatically to add up to 243 pounds of downforce, increasing stability—and confidence—when cornering quickly. — Howard Walker, Robb Report, 7 Aug. 2026 Other sources, including solar and wind, could be used in conjunction. — Chloe Bennett-Steele, StateImpact, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for conjunction

Recent Examples of Synonyms for conjunction

Noun

The travel-retail business is expected to continue rising due to a confluence of other factors, including the 4 to 5 percent yearly increase of travelers.

— Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
But certainly a confluence of some of your favorite things on the planet, as these episodes tend to be from time to time.

— Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of confluence

Noun

The design uses spectral beam combining, which merges several fiber-laser beams into a single high-power output.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026
The combining of physical and digital systems is creating environments that require integration, intelligence and ongoing management.

— Dirk Naylor, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of combining

Noun

The most dramatic version of this convergence is aggregation.

— Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026
For 21 years this resort on 22 jungle-y acres spilling down a steep ridge to an energetic convergence of rivers outside of Ubud has focused resolutely on wellbeing, and the offerings keep growing.

— Kathryn Romeyn, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of convergence

Noun

The Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) has long been focused on improving conditions in cotton farming through a combination of environmental and social principles.

— SJ Studio, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
In the age of driving, cars have been our homes and our exoskeletons, fortresslike rooms of one’s own, embodying an intoxicating combination of danger and safety.

— Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of combination

Noun

For larger workloads, batch processing can handle multiple files for tasks such as conversion, merging, compression, OCR, printing, encryption, and adding or removing watermarks.

— StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 2 Oct. 2026
Prediction markets enable a more complete merging of the financial with the social and linguistic than social media has been able to achieve.

— Simon Denny, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of merging

Noun

At the first all-crew meeting, Kerry warns everyone to stay vigilant.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 13 Oct. 2026
The program offers discussions of financing and distribution, opportunities to present unfinished work and pitch projects, and meetings with industry representatives.

— Philip Martin, Arkansas Online, 13 Oct. 2026