synchronic

adjective

sin-ˈkrä-nik How to pronounce synchronic (audio)
Definition of synchronicnext
as in synchronous
existing or occurring at the same period of time to musical accompaniment, the swimmers' synchronic movements form a kaleidoscope of artistic patterns

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Recent Examples of synchronic For his last runway collection, unveiled in September, Michele constructed a parallel universe of side-by-side shows separated by a wall that when lifted revealed twins in identical looks in synchronic stride. — Colleen Barry, Fortune, 24 Nov. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for synchronic
  1. synchronous
  2. concurrent
  3. coincident
  4. simultaneous
Adjective
  • Satellites operating in sun-synchronous orbit receive steady solar energy, providing a consistent power source without depending on Earth’s electrical grid.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The three-stage rocket is designed to deliver a payload of up to 1,300 kg to a Sun-synchronous orbit.
    — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 31 July 2026
Definition of synchronous
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  • Murdaugh separately pleaded guilty to dozens of financial crimes and is serving concurrent state and federal sentences of 27 and 40 years.
    — Devon M. Sayers, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
  • As the tech forecasters work to make their systems ever more sophisticated, the concurrent use of both methods is likely to continue for some time.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of concurrent
Adjective
  • Accelerating human evolution coincident with the development of agriculture increased redheadedness and decreased male-pattern baldness.
    — Ann Manov, Harpers Magazine, 23 June 2026
  • In a separate announcement, but with coincident timing, WestJet also announced a stopover plan in Calgary.
    — Don Tse, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
Definition of coincident
Adjective
  • These nearly simultaneous events illustrate two very different approaches to European colonization in North America.
    — Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 9 Aug. 2026
  • The comeback ups Mars’s count to three simultaneous appearances on the main albums ranking.
    — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of simultaneous

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“Synchronic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/synchronic. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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