Meaning & use

synchrony

noun·Advanced

The state of happening, moving, or developing together at the same time or rate.

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The rowers moved in perfect synchrony, their oars entering the water at the same instant.

Babies and caregivers often fall into a subtle synchrony of gaze and expression.

A note on using this word

Often used with "in," as in "in synchrony," and applies to physical movement as well as behavioral rhythms.

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