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Coincidence
Definition
A remarkable concurrence of events or circumstances without apparent causal connection.
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- mere coincidence
- pure coincidence
- strange coincidence
- remarkable coincidence
- by coincidence
- coincidence of opinion
- coincidence of timing
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Usage note
While 'coincidence' often implies a positive or surprising alignment of events, it can also refer to neutral or even negative concurrences. Avoid using it to describe events that were clearly planned or intended.
Example sentences
- It was a coincidence that we ran into each other at the mall.
- I had a dream about my friend and the next day I saw her. What a coincidence!
- It's just a coincidence that we have the same birthday.
- It was a coincidence that we met at the train station.
- It's a coincidence that we both love the same type of music.
Quotes
Coincidence is God's way of remaining anonymous. - Albert Einstein
There are no coincidences in life. What person that wandered in and out of your life was there for some purpose, even if they caused you harm. - Shannon L. Alder
Coincidence is the language of stars. - Paulo Coelho
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