1
as in fortune
success that is partly the result of chance
some people have all the luck
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2
as in chance
the uncertain course of events
let's plan our vacation rather than leave everything to luck
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Recent Examples of luck
But Fries' husband had better luck.
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Maliya Ellis, Houston Chronicle, 5 Apr. 2026
Outshot throughout the game, Minnesota had puck-luck on its side to take a two-goal lead into the first intermission.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 4 Apr. 2026
But when Richard skips therapy to spend time with Floyd at a park, the moment reveals Floyd’s quiet, infectious goodness — even as a down-on-his-luck man who has gained weight, lost confidence and finds himself in a mountain of debt.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 2 Apr. 2026
Earlier this year, Draco Malfoy also emerged as a playful good-luck icon during Lunar New Year celebrations.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
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Maliya Ellis, Houston Chronicle, 5 Apr. 2026
Outshot throughout the game, Minnesota had puck-luck on its side to take a two-goal lead into the first intermission.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 4 Apr. 2026
But when Richard skips therapy to spend time with Floyd at a park, the moment reveals Floyd’s quiet, infectious goodness — even as a down-on-his-luck man who has gained weight, lost confidence and finds himself in a mountain of debt.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 2 Apr. 2026
Earlier this year, Draco Malfoy also emerged as a playful good-luck icon during Lunar New Year celebrations.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for luck
Noun
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Small children memorize big facts about them; rich people invest or squander fortunes buying their bones.—
Scottie Andrew,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2026
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Cori Close, in her 15th season as UCLA women’s basketball coach, has seen her profile rise along with the program’s fortunes.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
5 Apr. 2026
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Minnesota had another power-play chance after Rantanen's slashing penalty with 2 1/2 minutes left, but failed to score even with an extra skater after pulling Filip Gustavsson out of the net.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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The nine contestants competing for a chance to win season 29 of The Voice include Team Legend's Willis, Millevoi and West; Team Adam's Alexia Jayy, Jared Shoemaker and Jeremy Keith; and Team Kelly's JW Griffin, Liv Ciara and Mikenley Brown.—
Yamillah Hurtado,
PEOPLE,
11 Apr. 2026
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At a time when festivals like Sol Blume, Goldensky and Breakaway have been cancelled or postponed, citing costs or unforeseen circumstances, Channel 24 credits the Sacramento community as the key to their success.—
Madisen Keavy,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Her engaging novels feature memorable characters facing unique and complex circumstances, often against a backdrop of historical significance.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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The explosion of a fuel truck at the base of a bridge over the Panama Canal has left one person dead and prompted Panamanian authorities to close the span while firefighters investigate the accident and engineers assess the damage.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Tiger Woods is absent from the Masters following a March car accident and DUI charge, stepping away to seek treatment for painkiller addiction.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Luck.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luck. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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