coexistence

[koh-ig-zis-tuhns] / ˌkoʊ ɪgˈzɪs təns /

NOUN

happening or being at same time, place

Synonyms

STRONGEST

harmony peace

STRONG

accord coincidence concurrence conformity conjunction contemporaneousness order simultaneousness synchronicity

WEAK

coetaneousness coevality

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disagreement fighting

STRONG

difference refusal

Example Sentences

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Throughout his career, he was a fierce, joyful advocate for interfaith coexistence.

From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026

Moscatelli uses government funding for public education programs, fencing, and signs encouraging human-capybara coexistence.

From Slate • May 27, 2026

"Violence is never the answer. Humanity will only move forward through democracy, coexistence, and peace," Sanchez wrote on X.

From Barron's • Apr. 26, 2026

“Wasteman” introduces this odd-couple scenario and then waits for their fragile coexistence to rupture.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

Failure to contain Pauling might result in a London press conference with Linus expounding peaceful coexistence.

From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson