luckily

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Recent Examples of luckily The box seemed a little damaged, but luckily the loveseat was fully intact and unmarred. 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 See All Example Sentences for luckily
Recent Examples of Synonyms for luckily
Adverb
  • And fortunately, red light therapy mingles well with any other cosmetic procedures and treatments on your docket.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 1 July 2025
  • There have also been a series of explosions during SpaceX tests flights, although fortunately, no reported injuries.
    Jillian Frankel, People.com, 28 June 2025
Adverb
  • But thankfully, the storytelling arrow points forward this time, giving the characters fresh depth and complexity.
    Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 25 June 2025
  • Graham Nash, thankfully, is a testament to Woodstock-surviving octogenarians everywhere.
    Devon Ivie, Vulture, 25 June 2025

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“Luckily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luckily. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.

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