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
The box seemed a little damaged, but luckily the loveseat was fully intact and unmarred.
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Zoë Sessums, Architectural Digest, 21 Mar. 2025
Striking that right balance between dressy and dressed down is certainly an art—but luckily there’s a handful of celebrities who’ve recently nailed the look.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2025
Your employer must offer a Roth 401(k) option; luckily, most larger employers do.
—David Rae, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Her moves were often devoid of logic or sense, but luckily for her, The Traitors is a game of chance more than anything — so making poor moves didn’t hinder her.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2025
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Zoë Sessums, Architectural Digest, 21 Mar. 2025
Striking that right balance between dressy and dressed down is certainly an art—but luckily there’s a handful of celebrities who’ve recently nailed the look.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2025
Your employer must offer a Roth 401(k) option; luckily, most larger employers do.
—David Rae, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Her moves were often devoid of logic or sense, but luckily for her, The Traitors is a game of chance more than anything — so making poor moves didn’t hinder her.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for luckily
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While the effectiveness of meat tenderizer, fresh water, baking soda, and urine have all been (fortunately) debunked, the jury is still out on vinegar, which remains one of the most common suggestions for treating jellyfish stings.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
11 July 2025
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And fortunately, red light therapy mingles well with any other cosmetic procedures and treatments on your docket.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
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But thankfully, their legacy, stories, and culture have not just endured, but are thriving thanks to a new generation heeding the call.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
9 July 2025
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The Jayhawks and Tigers haven’t played since Missouri joined the SEC in 2012, but thankfully, the rivalry returns this September.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
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