as in destiny
a state or end that seemingly has been decided beforehand
he always said that it was kismet that they met at a showing of their favorite movie
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Recent Examples of kismet
After all, those familiar with Mandava's kismet beginning would know that the show's subway setting hit close to home.
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Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
Like any good fairy tale, there’s a touch of kismet.
—Cheryl Rodewig, Southern Living, 20 Nov. 2025
The two were seemingly kismet spirits.
—Essence, 4 Nov. 2025
The timing of the cover couldn’t have been more kismet.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 30 Oct. 2025
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Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
Like any good fairy tale, there’s a touch of kismet.
—Cheryl Rodewig, Southern Living, 20 Nov. 2025
The two were seemingly kismet spirits.
—Essence, 4 Nov. 2025
The timing of the cover couldn’t have been more kismet.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 30 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kismet
Noun
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In Selma, and elsewhere, the former president often spoke about collectively shaping destiny.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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He-Man, led by the Sword of Power to his homeworld-saving destiny.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
Noun
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After three hours of arguments inside a Lubbock District Court Monday, Brendan Sorsby's fate will likely be decided this week by retired Judge Ken Curry in his lawsuit against the NCAA.—
Trey Wallace OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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And what do the fates of these men say about how and through whom the show defines audacity — a word that has two different interpretations and uses?—
Abbey White,
HollywoodReporter,
2 June 2026
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“Kismet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kismet. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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