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as in bundle
a very large amount of money
the billionaire's huge mansion must have cost a fortune
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as in destiny
a state or end that seemingly has been decided beforehand
it was his fortune that he should wander in the wilderness before becoming king
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as in luck
success that is partly the result of chance
in a streak of good fortune, she won the lottery twice that year
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as in wealth
the total of one's money and property
the family fortune is mostly in rare paintings and real estate
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Recent Examples of fortune
In 2006, Lamont, fueled by his personal fortune and some savvy political advisers, visited local Democratic party committees and immersed himself in the drudgery of running a statewide campaign.
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Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 11 Apr. 2026
From there, The Audacity spirals into a dizzying web of alliances, betrayals and reversals of fortune.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2026
Some of Duchamp’s Readymades were produced as gifts for, or with input from, his chief benefactor, Walter Arensberg, a steel-fortune heir.
—Howard Halle, ARTnews.com, 10 Apr. 2026
During the Persian Gulf War, the beginning of the military campaign by the United States and its allies against Iraq (known as Operation Desert Storm) on January 16, 1991, changed the fortunes of CNN and the status of cable news.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Apr. 2026
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Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 11 Apr. 2026
From there, The Audacity spirals into a dizzying web of alliances, betrayals and reversals of fortune.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2026
Some of Duchamp’s Readymades were produced as gifts for, or with input from, his chief benefactor, Walter Arensberg, a steel-fortune heir.
—Howard Halle, ARTnews.com, 10 Apr. 2026
During the Persian Gulf War, the beginning of the military campaign by the United States and its allies against Iraq (known as Operation Desert Storm) on January 16, 1991, changed the fortunes of CNN and the status of cable news.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fortune
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Despite the uncertain future and Renee developing life-threatening pre-eclampsia, the proud parents were committed to sacrificing anything for their baby boy.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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The sequel is happening regardless of fundraising, but the filmmakers say this initiative allows the community that kept Leslie Vernon alive for 20 years to help design its future — while simultaneously building buzz for the release itself.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2026
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With lifetime licenses for both Office and Windows, this bundle provides a straightforward way to upgrade a PC without ongoing subscription costs.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
10 Apr. 2026
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Get a hedge-and-branch trimming bundle at a huge discount.—
Andrew P. Collins,
The Drive,
9 Apr. 2026
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Comet's date with destiny On Saturday, all eyes were monitoring the comet's progress using the Solar and Heliospheric Observatory (SOHO) Large Angle and Spectrometric Coronagraph (LASCO) C2 and C3 cameras, as well as the Compact Coronagraph (CCOR) on the GOES 19 satellite.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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The team doesn’t control its own destiny for spots 5-8 in the conference.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Apr. 2026
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And if the basketball gods were just, the Warriors would be provided a play-in loss — Wednesday or Friday, either will do — and lottery luck.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Rory McIlroy faded his tee shot into the pine straw, forcing a dramatic finish for his second consecutive Masters title, a final round that saw the Northern Irish golfer press his luck on the final few holes.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
13 Apr. 2026
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This included corporate, commercial, wealth management and small business banking.—
Chase Jordan
April 10,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Apr. 2026
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For gamblers, especially younger ones who are just starting to earn and build the savings that will undergird their retirements, that can mean life-altering losses of wealth and financial stability.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2026
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One of the men accused of planning a mass shooting at a Pontiac, Michigan, high school graduation last June learned his fate in court on Tuesday.—
Alysia Burgio,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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The fate of the petrodollar is at an inflection point during the Iran war.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
7 Apr. 2026
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Crews were still working to extinguish multiple large piles of trees and trees at the scene.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Enduring oily fingertips — and the subsequent pile of greasy napkins?—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Apr. 2026
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Peterson’s tactical approach steeped in reshaping the Hornets by emphasizing player health and development, a team-first culture and the importance of acquiring assets springboarded the Hornets into the national conversation again.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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As well as investing globally — about 44% of its assets are in North America — the fund also has a role in creating jobs in the UAE, attracting foreign investment, and diversifying the local economy.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Fortune.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fortune. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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