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
So when his name showed up in my inbox again after all these years, there was something about it that felt like kismet.
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Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 20 June 2025
Instead, these kismet moments happened when creative worlds collided while out and about, most likely in New York’s social scene.
—Roxanne Robinson, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
Florida caught a break 51 seconds into the second period when an apparent goal by Aho was negated (kismet?) by offside after a Panthers timeout and a smart coach’s challenge by Maurice.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 23 May 2025
Community and the art of neighborliness exist in the unexpected connections, laughs, kismet moments, juicy bites of homemade Brussels sprouts, sweet sips of mocktails, and hugs of welcome and see you laters.
—Essence, 20 May 2025
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Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 20 June 2025
Instead, these kismet moments happened when creative worlds collided while out and about, most likely in New York’s social scene.
—Roxanne Robinson, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
Florida caught a break 51 seconds into the second period when an apparent goal by Aho was negated (kismet?) by offside after a Panthers timeout and a smart coach’s challenge by Maurice.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 23 May 2025
Community and the art of neighborliness exist in the unexpected connections, laughs, kismet moments, juicy bites of homemade Brussels sprouts, sweet sips of mocktails, and hugs of welcome and see you laters.
—Essence, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kismet
Noun
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Russia has not rediscovered its imperial destiny.—
Jeremy Shapiro,
The Atlantic,
10 Sep. 2025
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Progress beats perfection, and everyone is the master of their own destiny.—
Point Loma-Ob Monthly,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The fate of higher education will determine the strength of our workforce, the pace of innovation, and America's global competitiveness.—
Leadership Brainery,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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With just 24 hours to decide the fate of the house, old resentments bubble up, secrets are exposed and shifting alliances test whatever bonds remain.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Kismet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kismet. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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