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Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Word of the Day

synchrony

noun

Simultaneous occurrence; the state of operating or developing at the same rate and exactly together.

Intermediate - Known to most educated speakers

Etymology

From Greek syn "together" + chronos "time." Related to synchronize and synchronous.

Examples in Use

  • 1.

    "The dancers moved in perfect synchrony across the stage."

  • 2.

    "Scientists study the synchrony of firefly flashing patterns."

  • 3.

    "The orchestra achieved remarkable synchrony under the new conductor."

Related Vocabulary

Synonyms

harmonyunisoncoordinationsimultaneityaccord

Related Words

timingrhythmalignmentconcurrence

Fun Fact

Fireflies in Southeast Asia achieve remarkable synchrony, with thousands flashing in unison. Scientists discovered they use a mathematical model similar to how pacemaker cells coordinate heartbeats.

Word Game Tips

Letters: 9 letters (S, Y, N, C, H, R, O, N, Y)

Scrabble Value: 20 points

Tip: Words ending in "NY" are often good scoring opportunities.

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