luckily

Definition of luckilynext

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of luckily But luckily, the rest of women’s soccer didn’t get the memo, because the last few weekends of domestic and international games have been nothing short of exhilarating. — Emily Olsen, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026 And unfortunately for Tom — but luckily for the show’s fans — those supernatural forces have been reawakened, just in time for the summer tourist season. — Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026 And luckily, using this cleaning method doesn’t require soaking. — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 11 Aug. 2026 That hole is hidden behind the building in between two structures; luckily, no debris had fallen into the roadway. — Jessica Riley, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for luckily
Recent Examples of Synonyms for luckily
Adverb
  • During the renovation, a grenade from the Spanish Civil War was unearthed—fortunately defunct.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • In late August, a horrific but fortunately injury-free blaze at the Folsom Flea Market wreaked havoc on a number of small local businesses operating out of the space.
    — Aaron Davis, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Adverb
  • By the time the ceremony began, the skies had thankfully cleared.
    — Alexandra Macon, Vogue, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Even those exceptionally well-suited to slipping past the defences, like the rubella virus, are thankfully now rare in modern society thanks to vaccination programs.
    — Mike McRae September 24, New Atlas, 25 Sep. 2026

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“Luckily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luckily. Accessed 6 Oct. 2026.

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