1
: in a lucky manner
2
: fortunately sense 2
luckily, we were on time
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Michelle Baricevic, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2026
There’s nothing worse than sweaty feet — but luckily, lightweight, breathable, and cute sneakers do exist to keep your feet cool but still supported.
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But luckily for us all, that won’t be any time soon.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 13 May 2026
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Michelle Baricevic, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2026
There’s nothing worse than sweaty feet — but luckily, lightweight, breathable, and cute sneakers do exist to keep your feet cool but still supported.
—Aashna Gheewalla, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
But luckily for us all, that won’t be any time soon.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 13 May 2026
Other National Park options If the idea of traveling to Yosemite only to be met with record-breaking crowds doesn't sound like an enjoyable way to spend the summer, luckily, California has plenty of other places worth experiencing this year.
—Noe Padilla, USA Today, 8 May 2026
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“Luckily.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/luckily. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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luckily
adverb
luck·i·ly
ˈlək-ə-lē 
: by good luck
luckily no one was hurt
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