serendipitous
adjective
ser·en·dip·i·tous
ˌser-ən-ˈdi-pə-təs 
: obtained or characterized by serendipity
serendipitous discoveries
serendipitously
adverb
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The lottery win, in particular, was a reminder any success the Islanders have enjoyed since the dynasty years has been of the serendipitous variety.
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Jerry Beach, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
Only the serendipitous arrival of Kiko, who pulls Eddie off his mother, saves her life.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 1 June 2025
His reflection on the death of his friend Ken and how their serendipitous friendship molded him is inspired, heart-wrenching and beautifully told.
—Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025
The serendipitous timing of these announcements was a bit on the nose.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 25 Apr. 2025
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Jerry Beach, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
Only the serendipitous arrival of Kiko, who pulls Eddie off his mother, saves her life.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 1 June 2025
His reflection on the death of his friend Ken and how their serendipitous friendship molded him is inspired, heart-wrenching and beautifully told.
—Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025
The serendipitous timing of these announcements was a bit on the nose.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 25 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for serendipitous
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“Serendipitous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/serendipitous. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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