Synonyms of fortunes

fortunes

noun

plural of fortune

1

as in futures

what is going to happen to someone in the time ahead

the telephone psychic proceeded to tell me my fortune—at great length

Synonyms & Similar Words

• futures
• circumstances
• destinies
• fates
• prospects
• outlooks
• portions
• dooms
• futurities
• haps
• kismets
• lots

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• pasts
• presents

2

as in destinies

a state or end that seemingly has been decided beforehand

it was his fortune that he should wander in the wilderness before becoming king

Synonyms & Similar Words

• destinies
• fates
• circumstances
• chances
• portions
• dooms
• luck
• kismets
• accidents
• lots
• hazards
• effects
• outcomes
• happenstances
• developments
• results
• consequences
• haps
• casualties
• issues
• fruits
• aftermaths
• happenchances
• sequels
• predestinations
• aftereffects
• sequences
• resultants
• conclusions
• upshots
• outgrowths

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of fortunes

Fabian’s reporting put him in the crosshairs of strangers who had wagered fortunes on the subject matter of his article. — Finn Brunton, Harpers Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026

But on June 20th, when the fires began to break out in earnest, Kehoe’s fortunes seemed to shift. — M. R. O’Connor, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026

These trends, however, are not guaranteed to improve Syrians’ economic and political fortunes. — Jesse Marks, Foreign Affairs, 31 Aug. 2026

But Xu’s fortunes have turned in four short years as Shein battles tariffs, political scrutiny and growing competition. — Dave Sebastian, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026

By that point, Nickelback’s chart fortunes had faded somewhat, when compared to its commercial peak. — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

After winning historic Latino support in 2024, Trump now faces collapsing approval as mass deportations, economic stagnation and inflammatory messaging like the bus graphic threaten GOP fortunes in the 2026 midterms. — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026

Fans of both teams cheered and groaned as their favorite players' fortunes fluctuated. — Odette Yousef, NPR, 29 Aug. 2026

This streak has undoubtedly changed the Phillies’ fortunes, no matter what happens from here. — Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026