1. the place where two or more rivers or streams meet and join together
2. a coming together or flowing together of people, ideas, or things

Examples

• The city was built at the confluence of two major rivers.
• Pittsburgh sits at the confluence of the Allegheny and Monongahela rivers.
• The conference brought together a confluence of experts from different fields.
• There was a confluence of factors that led to the company’s success.
• The confluence of art and technology created new possibilities.
• A confluence of events made the timing perfect for the launch.