luckily

Definition of luckilynext

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of luckily There’s a lot of repairing and resolution that needs to happen in this final episode, but luckily things start strong with Liz and Jo-Ellen pulling each other aside to talk things through on the beach. Tom Smyth, Vulture, 15 June 2026 Because there’s a whole vibe… luckily, it’s gone away. Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 13 June 2026 The best way to appreciate the beauty of Portland is to see it from the water, and luckily, there’s no shortage of ways to do it. Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026 The Flanner House has regularly passed out lead testing kits in partnership with local churches, and, luckily, Cosby said, he's never heard of local residents suffering from lead poisoning. Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 4 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for luckily
Recent Examples of Synonyms for luckily
Adverb
  • The encounter fortunately ended without anyone being injured, but Parks Canada wardens were able to identify the hikers after the video was posted online and racked up millions of views.
    Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 26 July 2026
  • New York City fortunately has a legal right to shelter for all who are homeless, and last night nearly 100,000 people slept in the city’s shelter systems.
    Dave Giffen, New York Daily News, 26 July 2026
Adverb
  • Quite a bit of time later, Águas followed up in English, which thankfully got Lopes’ attention.
    Ainsley Flood, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
  • One of the most dreadful packing pain points is the anxiety of whether everything will actually fit in your suitcase, which, thankfully, my Away Bigger Carry-on has eliminated.
    Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 1 Aug. 2026

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“Luckily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luckily. Accessed 7 Aug. 2026.

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