FORTUNATELY Synonyms: 78 Similar and Opposite Words

fortunately

adverb

Definition of fortunately next

as in luckily

by good fortune or luck Fortunately, no one was hurt. Thanks for inviting me—fortunately, I have that day off.

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Recent Examples of fortunately The two pedestrian victims, ages 24 and 25, fortunately survived the crash. —

Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 16 Mar. 2026 And fortunately, Naomi has collaborated with Ryan several times over. —

Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 12 Feb. 2026 But fortunately for you, there are no paparazzi or prying eyes, because these suites are designed as private enclaves, where you are hidden from the world while out on the open seas. —

Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026 But fortunately for the Huskies, Butler shouldn’t be a major challenge. —

Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 7 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fortunately

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But, luckily for Americans, the Japanese have so generously lent their cherry blossom trees to sister cities and exquisite gardens throughout the US.

— Adele Chapin, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Apr. 2026
His skills lie within music, but luckily for him, his daughter, Annabelle, has an eye for art.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 5 Apr. 2026