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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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Related Articles Pinault allowed that anemic demand for luxury goods and weak consumer sentiment, particularly in Asia, weighed on Kering’s fortunes in 2024.
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Miles Socha, Footwear News, 24 Apr. 2025
The former Miami Heat star, who has helped transform Golden State’s fortunes since making his debut in February, took a hard fall on his tailbone late in the first quarter after being fouled by Amen Thompson.
—Matias Grez, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2025
Rare earths may be just a small part of her $30 billion mining fortune, but Rinehart, through family holding company Hancock Prospecting, has acquired big stakes in leading non-Chinese rare earths companies, including those looking to ramp up operations in the United States.
—Christopher Helman, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
These are the soothing images – the functional equivalent of comfort food — that made artist Thomas Kinkade a fortune in the 1980s and ‘90s.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2025
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Miles Socha, Footwear News, 24 Apr. 2025
The former Miami Heat star, who has helped transform Golden State’s fortunes since making his debut in February, took a hard fall on his tailbone late in the first quarter after being fouled by Amen Thompson.
—Matias Grez, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2025
Rare earths may be just a small part of her $30 billion mining fortune, but Rinehart, through family holding company Hancock Prospecting, has acquired big stakes in leading non-Chinese rare earths companies, including those looking to ramp up operations in the United States.
—Christopher Helman, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
These are the soothing images – the functional equivalent of comfort food — that made artist Thomas Kinkade a fortune in the 1980s and ‘90s.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fortune
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Westward expansion was underway, our industries were booming, and the promise of Manifest Destiny was beating in the hearts of 10,000 spectators gathered in hope for a united, prosperous, and triumphant American future.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
3 May 2025
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Madrid were already having doubts about Alaba’s future even before his latest knee operation, as his entourage is aware.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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The least expensive ticket bundle will be Basic, which will include a seat assignment given at check in and the final position in boarding.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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Finally, cord-cutters can watch the new episode of ABC News’ Impact x Nightline and expand their content library with Disney’s selection of bundles that include Disney+, Hulu, Max and/or ESPN+ from $10.99 monthly.—
Erin Lassner,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Apr. 2025
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On May 25, 2010, Leake made his fateful first trip to the country whose music scene would prove his destiny and his possible ruin.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
26 Apr. 2025
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Independent Now Alongside her growing institutional recognition, Aya Nakamura has taken full control of her professional destiny.—
Billboard France,
Billboard,
23 Apr. 2025
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Those hoping for a significantly cheaper way to buy Gemini Advanced will probably be out of luck.—
Paul Monckton,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Two Georgia lottery players had a stroke of luck — and scored six-figure prizes.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2025
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Trump argues his tariff policy will generate vast wealth for the country, allowing tax rates to drop even further.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2025
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Naomi Girma has played just over 100 minutes for the team across three matches but has a wealth of experience in big games.—
Tamerra Griffin,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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But in a twist of fate, his estranged grandfather, the notorious outlaw Harland Rust (Baldwin), breaks him out of jail, and the two flee to Mexico.—
Jessica Wang,
EW.com,
1 May 2025
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Perhaps his fate will be dictated by who United are able to bring in.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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Learning that medical options for managing the condition are limited to hormonal drugs and surgery just piles onto the disappointment.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
25 Apr. 2025
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That didn’t bother Robinson, who is an hobbyist diver and had already done a dive visit to the site before acquiring the sunken pile of rusty iron.—
Popular Science Team,
Popular Science,
24 Apr. 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 May. 2025.
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