1
as in fortunate
coming or happening by good luck especially unexpectedly
your arrival just before the thunderstorm was fortuitous
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as in accidental
happening by chance
firmly believes that the creation of the universe was something other than just the fortuitous coming together of particles of matter
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Recent Examples of fortuitous
The opportunity to stage the play in progress came at a fortuitous time for Morrison, who was having trouble with her novel in progress.
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Elon Green, Vulture, 5 Mar. 2025
For Carney, the timing is both fortuitous and fraught.
—Nik Popli, Time, 5 May 2025
Lucas’s timing was, strangely, both fortuitous and uneasy.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 25 Apr. 2025
The company’s investments in its North American supply chain were in place before the Trump administration’s tariffs on dozens of countries, but the timing is fortuitous.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 9 May 2025
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Elon Green, Vulture, 5 Mar. 2025
For Carney, the timing is both fortuitous and fraught.
—Nik Popli, Time, 5 May 2025
Lucas’s timing was, strangely, both fortuitous and uneasy.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 25 Apr. 2025
The company’s investments in its North American supply chain were in place before the Trump administration’s tariffs on dozens of countries, but the timing is fortuitous.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fortuitous
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Thousands of other vets who are still behind on their loans haven't been so fortunate.—
Quil Lawrence,
NPR,
19 June 2025
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The decision to establish this program at the middle school stemmed from a fortunate combination of timing and opportunity.—
Jenelyn Russo,
Oc Register,
19 June 2025
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Investigators ruled Coleman's death as accidental shortly after the incident in 2010.—
Liza Esquibias,
People.com,
17 June 2025
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Learn how to use gym equipment properly to avoid accidental injuries, if gym equipment is a part of your routine.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
16 June 2025
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The weather was beautiful, the crowd polite, proud and happy.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2025
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The Giants were happy with the investment after year one of the deal.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 June 2025
Adjective
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For the series, Siakam has quietly become the Pacers’ frontrunner to win the most unexpected of finals MVP awards.—
Sam Amick,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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Whether your brand is facing a lull in customers due to the off-season, cost increases or even an unexpected global health crisis, flexibility is critical to embrace.—
Carey Bringle,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Big lottery wins around the U.S. include a lucky lottery ticketholder in California who won a $1.27 billion Mega Millions jackpot in December 2024.—
Jay Cannon,
USA Today,
27 June 2025
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The lucky ticket was sold at a Quik Stop in Gilroy, which is about an 85-mile drive southeast from San Francisco, the lottery said.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2025
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Whether the singles were planned or coincidental, the dual release has fans tuned in.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
20 June 2025
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There’s a coincidental yet meaningful connection between two of this summer’s buzziest movies.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
13 June 2025
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“Fortuitous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fortuitous. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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