as in fortunately
by good fortune or luck
Luckily, none of our dishes broke during the move.
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Recent Examples of luckily
Keke Palmer isn't one to kiss and tell, but luckily, Hot Ones has cameras.
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Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Sep. 2025
But luckily, heroism doesn’t have a hard out.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2025
This style is admittedly tricky to do at home without an airbrush machine, but luckily, Boyce offers a similar press-on style from her brand, Lost Angels.
—Karina Hoshikawa, Refinery29, 10 Sep. 2025
Those planning to attend will luckily be able to enjoy the festivity with sunny skies and warm weather.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 10 Sep. 2025
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Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Sep. 2025
But luckily, heroism doesn’t have a hard out.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2025
This style is admittedly tricky to do at home without an airbrush machine, but luckily, Boyce offers a similar press-on style from her brand, Lost Angels.
—Karina Hoshikawa, Refinery29, 10 Sep. 2025
Those planning to attend will luckily be able to enjoy the festivity with sunny skies and warm weather.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for luckily
Adverb
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The postpartum period has long been a time of profound neglect for mothers in America, but fortunately, that’s beginning to change—albeit slowly.—
Erin Bunch,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 Oct. 2025
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As data centers grow in importance, so do these developments’ roles as economic catalysts, and fortunately, many regions have recognized the economic opportunity these capital-intensive construction projects present.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
8 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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And thankfully, this modern iteration can actually turn off.—
Anja Webb,
Parents,
7 Oct. 2025
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Use these baskets—which thankfully, aren’t an eyesore—to house toys, clothes, books, puzzles, and so much more.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Luckily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luckily. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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