luckily

Definition of luckilynext

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of luckily Same—and luckily for us, the best gourmand perfumes last a lot longer than our favorite confections. Pia Velasco, Allure, 10 Feb. 2026 Shoveling is not recommended for those groups, but luckily, there are free programs that can help. Veronica Ortega, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026 But luckily for everyone marveling at JWST’s crisp snapshots of faraway galaxies, this dense haze is totally invisible. Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 25 Jan. 2026 As well, there has been gunfire in Minneapolis that didn’t result in death, luckily. Dominic Patten, Deadline, 25 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for luckily
Recent Examples of Synonyms for luckily
Adverb
  • And fortunately, Naomi has collaborated with Ryan several times over.
    Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 12 Feb. 2026
  • But fortunately for you, there are no paparazzi or prying eyes, because these suites are designed as private enclaves, where you are hidden from the world while out on the open seas.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
Adverb
  • And thankfully so, because season 3 ended with way too many loose strings.
    Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Feb. 2026
  • Emma ends it with him, thankfully.
    Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 11 Feb. 2026

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“Luckily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luckily. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.

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