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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
Riccardi had amassed a fortune in winnings over the course of his four-week streak, totaling $455,000.
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Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 29 July 2025
In our reviews, JBL continues to prove that good sound doesn’t need to cost a fortune, and the Tune Beam keeps that rep going strong.
—PC Magazine, 28 July 2025
The fortunes of the Democratic Party continue to tank, with a new poll giving the party its lowest favorability rating in 35 years.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 26 July 2025
As founder and majority owner of Citadel LLC, Griffin oversees tens of billions in assets, and his 80 percent stake in Citadel Securities—a dominant player in U.S. equity trading—has helped fuel a personal fortune estimated at $48 billion.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 18 July 2025
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Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 29 July 2025
In our reviews, JBL continues to prove that good sound doesn’t need to cost a fortune, and the Tune Beam keeps that rep going strong.
—PC Magazine, 28 July 2025
The fortunes of the Democratic Party continue to tank, with a new poll giving the party its lowest favorability rating in 35 years.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 26 July 2025
As founder and majority owner of Citadel LLC, Griffin oversees tens of billions in assets, and his 80 percent stake in Citadel Securities—a dominant player in U.S. equity trading—has helped fuel a personal fortune estimated at $48 billion.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 18 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fortune
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While the Wings have not had a lot of team success this season, holding a 7-18 record currently, their future is bright with Bueckers leading the way.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
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What resulted were small, sustainable businesses, led by these creative women, that inspired them to envision a different future for themselves and their families.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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Cord-cutters can watch the comedy special online through HBO Max, including on Prime Video, DirecTV and the Disney+, Hulu, HBO Max bundle.—
Danielle Directo-Meston,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Aug. 2025
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The traditional SaaS playbook—charge by seat, bundle features, sign annual contracts—was built for a different era.—
Scott Woody,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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With complete control of its destiny, the WSL has accelerated its growth, becoming one of the premier women’s leagues in the world, alongside the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) in the U.S. and Spain’s Liga F.—
Vitas Carosella,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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This sense of destiny led Musk on October 5, 2024, to a Trump rally in western Pennsylvania.—
Franklin Foer,
The Atlantic,
28 July 2025
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What proceeds, inexorably, is a pulpy concoction of greed, murder, misguided ambition, and dumb luck (good and bad).—
Tanya Melendez,
EW.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Love and luck are in the air; use them to your advantage.—
Lisa Stardust,
Refinery29,
30 July 2025
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Back then, Iconiq was a wealth management firm for Silicon Valley’s elite and had not yet set up its venture arm.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Trump has promised that his tax hikes on the nearly $3 trillion in goods imported to the United States will usher in newfound wealth, launch a cavalcade of new factory jobs, reduce the budget deficits and, simply, get other countries to treat America with more respect.—
Josh Boak,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Aug. 2025
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Lawmakers have blown past the July 1 deadline to pass a budget for the fiscal year that begins Oct. 1, creating uncertainty about the fate of state support for CVI.—
Andrea May Sahouri,
Freep.com,
25 July 2025
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Is that going to be baby Franklin's fate in the MCU?—
EW.com,
EW.com,
23 July 2025
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Shinola hotel, music venue replaces CSX building Across from Gainbridge Fieldhouse, a pile of dirt represents an exciting new life coming to the east end of Georgia Street.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
29 July 2025
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Trim shrubbery back and up off the ground; remove or relocate wood piles; seal up entrances beneath decks and outbuildings; close off openings into your home’s crawlspace and attic.—
Joan Morris,
Mercury News,
28 July 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 6 Aug. 2025.
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