synchrony
noun
syn·chro·ny
ˈsiŋ-krə-nē 
ˈsin-
plural synchronies
: synchronistic occurrence, arrangement, or treatment
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Such instinctive synchrony is hardwired into flamingo behavior.
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Scott Travers, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Here millions of atoms oscillate in synchrony to form a wavelike substance, one of the largest purely quantum phenomena known.
—Ottó Elíasson, IEEE Spectrum, 22 Oct. 2019
This natural synchrony is optimal for healthy sleep, and sleep is essential for health, mood, performance, and safety.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
Two species, each with its unique grace and power, gather in perfect synchrony.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
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Scott Travers, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Here millions of atoms oscillate in synchrony to form a wavelike substance, one of the largest purely quantum phenomena known.
—Ottó Elíasson, IEEE Spectrum, 22 Oct. 2019
This natural synchrony is optimal for healthy sleep, and sleep is essential for health, mood, performance, and safety.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
Two species, each with its unique grace and power, gather in perfect synchrony.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
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“Synchrony.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/synchrony. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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synchrony
noun
syn·chro·ny
ˈsiŋ-krə-nē, ˈsin-
plural synchronies
: synchronous occurrence, arrangement, or treatment
cells dividing in synchrony
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