serendipitous

adjective

Definition of serendipitousnext
as in coincidental
happening because of good luck or chance After not seeing each other for ten years, we had a serendipitous reunion on the street one day.

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Recent Examples of serendipitous Those inside the club now cite the serendipitous nature of events which unfolded. — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026 For those who want the greatest flexibility, renting a car offers the freedom to explore charming villages and make serendipitous discoveries along the way. — Gwen Kozlowski, Travel + Leisure, 21 Aug. 2026 So there is no closed method or a set of steps to be serendipitous in business. — Paula De La Cruz, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 The timing was serendipitous for Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for serendipitous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for serendipitous
  1. coincidental
  2. accidental
  3. unexpected
  4. convenient
  5. timely
  6. happy
  7. opportune
  8. unforeseen
Adjective
  • The show has been in the works for over a year, so any connections to The Garage’s closure were coincidental but pertinent to everyone in the library.
    — Caden Perry, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Any resemblance between the TikTok series and the real-life version of Chairman Tom Ricketts meeting his wife, Cece, in the bleachers is purely coincidental, a Cubs source said.
    — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of coincidental
Adjective
  • The impact-absorbing cushioning is also a plus for my grandma, as is the rubber sole, which prevents accidental falls or slips.
    — Essence Wiley, InStyle, 5 Sep. 2026
  • An investigation by the Los Angeles Police Department remains ongoing, but KTLA previously reported that officials believe the crash was accidental.
    — Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of accidental
Adjective
  • Piker reacted with surprise and amusement to his unexpected appearance during a livestream.
    — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Despite the richness of color, everything feels beautifully cohesive, a design language that is fresh, considered, and full of unexpected details.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of unexpected
Adjective
  • See results in as little as two convenient, 10 minute sessions.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026
  • The plays and musicals fall into a few other convenient categories as well.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of convenient
Adjective
  • Hot on the heels of Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe scoring on the night Champions League football returned, three of the other contenders for the sport’s most prestigious individual prize provided a timely reminder of their own credentials.
    — Stuart James, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Also, a positive Shield blood test is not a final diagnosis; the patient must follow up with a timely colonoscopy.
    — Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of timely
Adjective
  • But despite the hard work that’s gone into making Robin Roberts Stadium home base for Year 1, many seem genuinely happy to be there.
    — Emily Ohman, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Grandparents support many families by sharing traditions, providing guidance and helping raise happy, healthy kids.
    — Anita Bachmann, Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of happy
Adjective
  • To Saubert, though, Fleury stands out much more for his skill than his opportune wisecracks.
    — Andrew Destin, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Four decades into the Air Jordan line, now could be an opportune time for Jordan Brand to borrow from Bryant’s Nike line and re-cement its own legacy.
    — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of opportune
Adjective
  • Fate can also take a hand, with unforeseen developments bolstering one combatant’s negotiating position.
    — John R. Bolton, Washington Post, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Trial runs were executed to ensure nothing unforeseen would happen.
    — Mark Rice-Oxley, Christian Science Monitor, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of unforeseen

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“Serendipitous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/serendipitous. Accessed 12 Sep. 2026.

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