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

Bass attempted to reverse her fortunes by touting her administration’s progress in reducing violent crime, fast-tracking affordable housing and bringing down unsheltered homelessness — the number of people living outside and in their cars — by 11%. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026

Not long after the season ended, the Chiefs hired Andy Reid as coach and turned around the fortunes of the franchise. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 2 Nov. 2026

First, Rauh argues, at least seven famous billionaires had already left California before the January 1, 2026, residency cutoff, putting their fortunes beyond the tax's reach. — Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 2 Nov. 2026

France’s economy unexpectedly contracted in the third quarter, adding to a pile of worries over the European power’s fortunes in the run-up to divisive presidential elections. — Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 30 Oct. 2026

For more than a decade, NASA more or less turned its spaceflight fortunes over to one billionaire. — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 29 Oct. 2026

Taxes on great fortunes may travel the same road and become unremarkable within a decade. — Mariana Mazzucato, Time, 29 Oct. 2026

He’s charged with oversight over turning around the brand’s fortunes. — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026

There is neighborhood worry about the theater holding back the economic fortunes of its block. — Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026