fortunately
adverb
for·tu·nate·ly
ˈfȯr-chə-nət-lē 
ˈfȯrch-nət-lē
1
: in a fortunate manner
2
: it is fortunate that
Fortunately, no one was hurt.
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Walt Simpson / Business Wire via AP The survivors had no way to communicate or call for help — but fortunately their emergency locator transmitter beacon led rescuers to the scene, Piowaty said.
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David K. Li, NBC news, 13 May 2026
Other traditions, fortunately, remain intact.
—Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
So fortunately, Alex gave me a great push.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 May 2026
Managing the ins and outs of a family’s life is no small task, but fortunately, these mothers no longer have to manage this mental load on their own.
—William Jones, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
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David K. Li, NBC news, 13 May 2026
Other traditions, fortunately, remain intact.
—Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
So fortunately, Alex gave me a great push.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 May 2026
Managing the ins and outs of a family’s life is no small task, but fortunately, these mothers no longer have to manage this mental load on their own.
—William Jones, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for fortunately
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“Fortunately.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fortunately. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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