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
For now, though, our findings highlight a simple truth: Creating the perfect manu splash isn’t the result of luck.
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Daehyun Choi, The Conversation, 16 May 2025
His luck changed into Turn 1 as pole-sitter Verstappen and Norris went wheel-to-wheel, with the latter dropping back four places after being run off the track by his rival.
—Dan Cancian, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
That’s not to say speculators are necessarily out of luck, though the options are not without controversy.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 4 May 2025
Many items on the site today are selling under those pre-tariff prices, but once the inventory runs out, shoppers are out of luck, particularly if US trade talks with China aren't successful.
—Emily Forlini, PC Magazine, 2 May 2025
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Daehyun Choi, The Conversation, 16 May 2025
His luck changed into Turn 1 as pole-sitter Verstappen and Norris went wheel-to-wheel, with the latter dropping back four places after being run off the track by his rival.
—Dan Cancian, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
That’s not to say speculators are necessarily out of luck, though the options are not without controversy.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 4 May 2025
Many items on the site today are selling under those pre-tariff prices, but once the inventory runs out, shoppers are out of luck, particularly if US trade talks with China aren't successful.
—Emily Forlini, PC Magazine, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for luck
Noun
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His old neighbors hope his election means a change in fortune for the village south of Chicago.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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Soon, the film studio’s fortunes turned with films like Die Hard – the explanation that producers Joel Silver and Larry Gordon gave in getting permission to use the Fox headquarters for Nakatomi Plaza for one night, only to stay weeks and wreck the place – is hilarious.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
19 May 2025
Noun
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Bill Skarsgård has returned to play Pennywise the Dancing Clown, a villain that King fans agreed the actor embodied to perfection, after initially turning down the chance to continue the character.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
20 May 2025
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King Charles hosts several garden parties at Buckingham Palace in London and one at Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, Scotland, inviting around 30,000 people annually for tea, conversation and music — and the chance to meet a member of the royal family.—
Simon Perry,
People.com,
20 May 2025
Noun
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This approach creates zero pressure while acknowledging individual circumstances.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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The story follows unlikely hero, Mickey Barnes (Pattinson), who has found himself in the extraordinary circumstance of working for an employer who demands the ultimate commitment to the job… to die, for a living.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
16 May 2025
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Some patients have received custom titanium facial implants after accidents.—
Anne Schmitz,
The Conversation,
20 May 2025
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The car accident in 1987 changed their lives and wedding plans but not their love for each other.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
20 May 2025
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“Luck.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luck. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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