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
And luckily for a majority of the United States, the forecast is vibrant.
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Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
However, all three have been destroyed in separate accidents, the latest of which occurred on March 17, 2025, when a Heron Mk1 crashed into a helicopter while landing, totaling both aircraft but luckily not causing any casualties.
—Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The cameraman, Joao, was taken aback during the impact but luckily escaped injury.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Aug. 2025
The Titans luckily signed Westbrook-Ikhine to the practice squad within 24 hours of being waived.
—Miami Herald, 23 Aug. 2025
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Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
However, all three have been destroyed in separate accidents, the latest of which occurred on March 17, 2025, when a Heron Mk1 crashed into a helicopter while landing, totaling both aircraft but luckily not causing any casualties.
—Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The cameraman, Joao, was taken aback during the impact but luckily escaped injury.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Aug. 2025
The Titans luckily signed Westbrook-Ikhine to the practice squad within 24 hours of being waived.
—Miami Herald, 23 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for luckily
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Audiences will likely want to learn more about the real Davidson after seeing Jones’ film and, fortunately, a trove of other options await.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
7 Sep. 2025
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But fortunately, Bucs fans may not have to wait to long to see Godwin on the field.—
Reice Shipley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Sep. 2025
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The actors starring in the dystopian thriller (in theaters now) had a similar experience, and thankfully didn’t get shot in the face for failing to keep up.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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And thankfully, the two-seam tried to backdoor again and didn’t catch any plate.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Luckily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luckily. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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