synchronicity

noun

syn·chro·nic·i·ty ˌsiŋ-krə-ˈni-sə-tē How to pronounce synchronicity (audio)

ˌsin-

plural synchronicities

: the quality or fact of being synchronous

: the coincidental occurrence of events and especially psychic events (such as similar thoughts in widely separated persons or a mental image of an unexpected event before it happens) that seem related but are not explained by conventional mechanisms of causality

—used especially in the psychology of Carl Gustav Jung

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"It happens to everyone sooner or later: A certain number pops up wherever you go; an old friend you haven't seen in 20 years since high school appears the same day you're looking at her picture in a yearbook; you're singing a song and turn on the radio—and the same song is playing." Such coincidences, here described by Thomas Ropp in The Arizona Republic, March 29,1999, are examples of synchronicity. The concept is linked to the psychology of Carl Jung. Jung didn't coin the word (the "simultaneousness" sense of synchronicity was already in use), but he gave it special importance in his writings. Jung believed that such "meaningful coincidences" play an important role in our lives. Today, some people even look to synchronicities for spiritual guidance.

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Recent Examples on the Web Unlike other team sports that might showcase a star athlete—the quarterback, the clutch hitter, the ace point guard—in crew, everyone needs to row as one, in perfect synchronicity.

Kim O'connell, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 July 2022 The group went on to deliver a hypnotic, dreamy performance, moving their arms and dancing with long feathers in perfect synchronicity.

Charles Trepany, USA TODAY, 22 June 2022 To get a true sense of the synchronicity between your value systems, ask the hard questions of prospective clients: What is their vision?

Brad Zeifman, Forbes, 15 June 2022 The music rose to a crescendo as the artists, moving in perfect synchronicity and absolute trust, met for a final embrace.

oregonlive, 30 June 2022 The Supreme Court document was leaked just as many news outlets were reporting on the countless Ukrainian women raped as an act of war, creating a moment of hideous synchronicity.

Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2022 Comprised of vocalist Dylan Minnette, guitarist Braeden Lemasters and drummer Cole Preston, Wallows packed the outdoor stage on Saturday, playing a no-frills set that showed off their musical talent and synchronicity as a band.

Ellise Shafer, Variety, 25 Apr. 2022 This style of yoga doesn’t focus on flow or the synchronicity of breath and movement, but rather on stillness and engaging muscles by holding single poses for prolonged periods.

Abigail Barronian, Outside Online, 30 Apr. 2018 Every element is intimately choreographed, with whales exploding into the air and onscreen in perfect synchronicity.

Tim Zimmermann, Outside Online, 30 July 2010 See More

单词	synchronicity
释义	synchronicity noun syn·chro·nic·i·ty ˌsiŋ-krə-ˈni-sə-tē ˌsin- plural synchronicities 1 : the quality or fact of being synchronous 2 : the coincidental occurrence of events and especially psychic events (such as similar thoughts in widely separated persons or a mental image of an unexpected event before it happens) that seem related but are not explained by conventional mechanisms of causality —used especially in the psychology of Carl Gustav Jung Did you know? "It happens to everyone sooner or later: A certain number pops up wherever you go; an old friend you haven't seen in 20 years since high school appears the same day you're looking at her picture in a yearbook; you're singing a song and turn on the radio—and the same song is playing." Such coincidences, here described by Thomas Ropp in The Arizona Republic, March 29,1999, are examples of synchronicity. The concept is linked to the psychology of Carl Jung. Jung didn't coin the word (the "simultaneousness" sense of synchronicity was already in use), but he gave it special importance in his writings. Jung believed that such "meaningful coincidences" play an important role in our lives. Today, some people even look to synchronicities for spiritual guidance. Example Sentences Recent Examples on the Web Unlike other team sports that might showcase a star athlete—the quarterback, the clutch hitter, the ace point guard—in crew, everyone needs to row as one, in perfect synchronicity. Kim O'connell, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 July 2022 The group went on to deliver a hypnotic, dreamy performance, moving their arms and dancing with long feathers in perfect synchronicity. Charles Trepany, USA TODAY, 22 June 2022 To get a true sense of the synchronicity between your value systems, ask the hard questions of prospective clients: What is their vision? Brad Zeifman, Forbes, 15 June 2022 The music rose to a crescendo as the artists, moving in perfect synchronicity and absolute trust, met for a final embrace. oregonlive, 30 June 2022 The Supreme Court document was leaked just as many news outlets were reporting on the countless Ukrainian women raped as an act of war, creating a moment of hideous synchronicity. Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2022 Comprised of vocalist Dylan Minnette, guitarist Braeden Lemasters and drummer Cole Preston, Wallows packed the outdoor stage on Saturday, playing a no-frills set that showed off their musical talent and synchronicity as a band. Ellise Shafer, Variety, 25 Apr. 2022 This style of yoga doesn’t focus on flow or the synchronicity of breath and movement, but rather on stillness and engaging muscles by holding single poses for prolonged periods. Abigail Barronian, Outside Online, 30 Apr. 2018 Every element is intimately choreographed, with whales exploding into the air and onscreen in perfect synchronicity. Tim Zimmermann, Outside Online, 30 July 2010 See More Word History First Known Use circa 1889, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Medical Definition synchronicity noun syn·chro·nic·i·ty ˌsiŋ-krə-ˈnis-ət-ē, ˌsin- plural synchronicities : the coincidental occurrence of events and especially psychic events (as similar thoughts in widely separated persons or a mental image of an unexpected event before it happens) that seem related but are not explained by conventional mechanisms of causality —used especially in the psychology of C. G. Jung
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synchronicity

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