as in synchronism
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a state in which things happen, move, or exist at the same time
The objects moved in synchrony with each other.
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Recent Examples of synchrony
In fact, one audience member on the front row got up and danced in impressive synchrony with the performers on stage, prompting a smile, nod and point of approval from one of the wives.
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Rick Mauch,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Feb. 2026
For the first time in history, the cauldrons, among the most meaningful symbols of the Games, will be lit and extinguished in synchrony in two different cities, in Milan at the Arco della Pace, a landmark triumphal arch of peace, and in Cortina, in its main central square, Piazza Dibona.
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Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
6 Feb. 2026
Antonovich’s job is to build the diagnostic systems that ensure these sensors are working in perfect synchrony and deliver data within tight time limits.
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IEEE Spectrum,
2 Jan. 2026
As the ship repositioned at sunset, a pod of manta rays leaped from the water in perfect synchrony—a breathtaking cherry on top.
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Stephanie Vermillion,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Nov. 2025
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Rick Mauch,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Feb. 2026
For the first time in history, the cauldrons, among the most meaningful symbols of the Games, will be lit and extinguished in synchrony in two different cities, in Milan at the Arco della Pace, a landmark triumphal arch of peace, and in Cortina, in its main central square, Piazza Dibona.
—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
6 Feb. 2026
Antonovich’s job is to build the diagnostic systems that ensure these sensors are working in perfect synchrony and deliver data within tight time limits.
—
IEEE Spectrum,
2 Jan. 2026
As the ship repositioned at sunset, a pod of manta rays leaped from the water in perfect synchrony—a breathtaking cherry on top.
—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for synchrony
Recent Examples of Synonyms for synchrony
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As the image turns, in absolute synchronism with the turning of a receiving cylinder at the distant point, the high and low spots of the relief image are brought under a point or stylus.
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Synchronism colors are not blended but rather placed next to each other, just as music notes are placed one after the other to create a scale.
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This year's festival just happens to land exactly on the Fourth of July, a coincidence Patti Mangan, the executive director of the Fillmore Merchants Association, believed was a blessing.
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Speaking of dogs, Rikke has one, and Park shares that the casting of this dog was a lucky coincidence.
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The progression matters because most data warehouses slow down as concurrency rises.
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The 8i, meanwhile, is built for post-training and high-concurrency reasoning.
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“Synchrony.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/synchrony. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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