as in luck
success that is partly the result of chance
the supposed luckiness of a rabbit's foot was the reason he kept one on his keychain
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as in happy
having good luck
the lucky contestant finished the game show with $10,000
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as in fortunate
coming or happening by good luck especially unexpectedly
finding this $20 bill on the way to the store was a lucky break
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Recent Examples of luckiness
Nina Kahn, StyleCaster, 28 Apr. 2025
Drawing inspiration from lucky four-leaf clovers, the event will feature different stages and activities that cater specifically to K-pop fans while promising the good fortune of access to their favorite artists.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 28 Apr. 2025
Two speedboat racers are lucky to be alive after a terrifying crash at Lake Havasu in Arizona on Saturday in which their vessel went flipping and flying through the air before slamming back onto the surface of the water.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2025
Penn’s parents left the country before the most brutal years, 1975 to 1979, but her maternal grandmother wasn’t as lucky.
—Sadiya Ansari Spandita Malik, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Spring flings are in and passions are running hot—especially on May 22, when amorous Venus makes a lucky trine to feisty Mars in your relationship zone.
—Nina Kahn, StyleCaster, 28 Apr. 2025
Drawing inspiration from lucky four-leaf clovers, the event will feature different stages and activities that cater specifically to K-pop fans while promising the good fortune of access to their favorite artists.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 28 Apr. 2025
Two speedboat racers are lucky to be alive after a terrifying crash at Lake Havasu in Arizona on Saturday in which their vessel went flipping and flying through the air before slamming back onto the surface of the water.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2025
Penn’s parents left the country before the most brutal years, 1975 to 1979, but her maternal grandmother wasn’t as lucky.
—Sadiya Ansari Spandita Malik, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for luckiness
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Those hoping for a significantly cheaper way to buy Gemini Advanced will probably be out of luck.—
Paul Monckton,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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And while some fans are disappointed their favorite team won’t be picking higher, the good news is that Carolina — in its limited history — has had quite a bit of luck with the No. 8 spot.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Love Hotel is less about happy endings and more about honoring the messy, hilarious, sometimes healing process of getting there.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
22 Apr. 2025
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The authors aspire to a world in which there is clean energy to power every convenience, medical care and medicines that allow people to live longer and healthier lives, and a happy balance between work and time with friends and family.—
Brian Deese,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Colorado finished the period with 19 shots on goal — and held a ridiculous 10-1 edge in high-danger scoring chances, per Natural Stat Trick — and Oettinger and the Stars were somewhat fortunate to only be down two.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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But not every family is fortunate enough to live near them.—
Matt Robison,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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“Luckiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luckiness. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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