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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
While all the talk in Pittsburgh has been about offensive additions Aaron Rodgers and D.K. Metcalf, this Iowa rookie could have as much impact on the team’s 2025 fortunes.
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Kevin Cusick, Twin Cities, 7 Aug. 2025
Over the decades, thousands of treasure hunters have ventured into the rugged canyons—some even losing their lives—in pursuit of the fabled fortune.
—Thomas Westerholm, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 July 2025
The team will hope its fortunes on the track can improve, too.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 31 July 2025
And a week later, as fortune would have it, a courier company store in Austin sold the winning ticket for an $83.5 million Texas Lotto jackpot.
—John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
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Kevin Cusick, Twin Cities, 7 Aug. 2025
Over the decades, thousands of treasure hunters have ventured into the rugged canyons—some even losing their lives—in pursuit of the fabled fortune.
—Thomas Westerholm, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 July 2025
The team will hope its fortunes on the track can improve, too.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 31 July 2025
And a week later, as fortune would have it, a courier company store in Austin sold the winning ticket for an $83.5 million Texas Lotto jackpot.
—John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fortune
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Regardless of what the future holds, Roman Anthony has set himself and his family up for life, and the Red Sox have locked in yet another piece of their future at a reasonable rate.—
Dan Freedman,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The young Elvis Presley became his past, present, and future.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
7 Aug. 2025
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But arguably the biggest change will come Aug. 21, when ESPN and Fox each launch their new streaming services, and bring their NFL games to streaming outside of the pay-TV bundle for the first time.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Aug. 2025
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Customers will still be able to subscribe to Hulu’s content—ranging from originals and network hits to live TV—either independently or as part of a bundle with Disney+ and ESPN+.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
12 Aug. 2025
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That’s proof that Pat Murphy’s club is a team of destiny, right?—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Aug. 2025
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Without spoiling anything for audiences, the film references such concepts as fate, destiny, and chance, plus loneliness, alienation, and longing.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Aug. 2025
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Anyone who’s hoping to see Byrne reunite with Talking Heads is out of luck.—
Simon Vozick-Levinson,
Rolling Stone,
13 Aug. 2025
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Expect important conversations that strengthen bonds and bring a touch of luck to your immediate environment.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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As more women business owners like Brown conquer their version of Heartbreak Hill, the impact ripples outward—through jobs created, neighborhoods revitalized, and wealth built over generations.—
Geri Stengel,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Cincinnati’s local television stations have had a wealth of memorable newscasters and hosts over the years, from pioneers in the industry to one of the most famous names on TV.—
Jeff Suess,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
12 Aug. 2025
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The First Lady for 'Sincere Attention' President Trump hand-delivered a letter from his wife to Putin during the summit, which focused on the fate of Ukrainian and Russian children, Reuters reported, citing two unnamed White House officials.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Aug. 2025
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Ophelia is a young noblewoman whose fate is controlled by three men: Hamlet, the prince; Polonius, her father; and Laertes, her brother.—
Bryan West,
The Tennessean,
15 Aug. 2025
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Our government piles regulations on businesses and turns a blind eye as shoplifting ruins retail outlets.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Aug. 2025
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A little boy could be seen sliding around in the piles of cash on the floor as other bills fluttered in the air.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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In the complaint, Aaron asks that neither party be awarded alimony and that both parties' community assets and debts are in accordance with Nevada law.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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The dots represented arts organizations, creative businesses, studios, galleries, performance venues, and cultural and historic assets.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Fortune.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fortune. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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