synchrony

noun

syn·​chro·​ny ˈsiŋ-krə-nē 

ˈsin-

plural synchronies

: synchronistic occurrence, arrangement, or treatment

Examples of synchrony in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This includes mutual care, emotional synchrony and subtle cues like tone, eye contact and body language. —Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025

This striking synchrony captured in Remuna Beca’s Connection reveals much more than just aesthetic beauty. —Scott Travers, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025

Such instinctive synchrony is hardwired into flamingo behavior. —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

Word History

Etymology

synchron(ous) + -y entry 2

Note: As a linguistic term borrowed from French synchronie, it was introduced along with synchronique synchronic by Ferdinand de saussure; see note at diachrony.

First Known Use

1848, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing synchrony

• in synchrony with

Medical Definition

synchrony

noun

syn·​chro·​ny ˈsiŋ-krə-nē, ˈsin- 

plural synchronies

: synchronous occurrence, arrangement, or treatment

cells dividing in synchrony