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
Here then is a serendipitous tale worthy of a day at the races or a night at the opera.
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Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2026
The land fell out of Mitsui hands in 1945, before, in a serendipitous twist, it was purchased by their real estate company in 2015—paving the way for its reinvention as the Mitsui hotel flagship.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Through these juxtapositions and serendipitous encounters, they are given agency to make their own connections, setting up a challenging tension and offering a new paradigm for museums.
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Time,
2 June 2026
Sometimes, those little flaws become serendipitous, as was the case for the two designers below.
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Sarah Everett,
The Spruce,
2 June 2026
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Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2026
The land fell out of Mitsui hands in 1945, before, in a serendipitous twist, it was purchased by their real estate company in 2015—paving the way for its reinvention as the Mitsui hotel flagship.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Through these juxtapositions and serendipitous encounters, they are given agency to make their own connections, setting up a challenging tension and offering a new paradigm for museums.
—
Time,
2 June 2026
Sometimes, those little flaws become serendipitous, as was the case for the two designers below.
—
Sarah Everett,
The Spruce,
2 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for serendipitous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for serendipitous
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That Iran targeted Bahrain likely was not coincidental.
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Stone also reported less hair shedding during her trial but cautioned the change could be coincidental, noting that research does not provide sufficient evidence that vitamin supplementation fuels hair growth.
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Fire departments have also partnered with the APA to hand out buckets so consumer fireworks users can douse used fireworks, reducing the risk of accidental fires.
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While many may have had one as children, the inception of the toy was accidental.
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Artisan Market Thoughtful, small-batch cookies made with intention and inspired by unexpected flavors.
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And while many know Mariska Hargitay from her decades-long run on Law & Order or as one of the Knicks' biggest hype women, she can also be considered among fashion's unexpected trendsetters.
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With MyRecipes, your personal home for recipes, easily save and organize your favorites, plus thousands more, in one convenient place.
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Along with providing a convenient way to drink, the tumbler serves as a lid atop the carafe, keeping dust and insects out of your water.
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My job is to report in a timely manner on crime, mass shootings, war coverage, domestic and international affairs, pop culture and more.
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With multiple timely benefits, a CD account could be especially worth opening for savers this July.
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At the beach, maybe, at a barbecue or whatever place sets fireworks pinwheeling through your holiday-happy mind.
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Like many great works of American literature, the book is an unflinching portrait of a seemingly happy family held together by hubris and fear of change.
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The Americans’ first goal was actually an opportune deflection — Weston McKennie ripped a pass that bounced off Paraguayan defender Damian Bobadilla and found the back of the net.
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The news couldn't have come at a more opportune time, as the world is seemingly on the brink of nuclear war for reasons completely unrelated to the alien conspiracies at the heart of the film.
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Legislators ordered the transit authority to complete at least 50% of the Red Line, which has been in the works for decades, before completing any other rail projects unless an unforeseen, extraordinary event upends the project.
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Bullard said meetings with the legislature will occur every 90 days and, if an unforeseen circumstance arises, the agency would have to enter into emergency appropriation conversations.
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“Serendipitous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/serendipitous. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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