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
That love of movement ultimately brought me to our world of film and TV through a serendipitous moment in Tokyo, Japan in front of two coffee shops.
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Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2025
The serendipitous meeting between Hunter and Combs came to light in a social media post.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2025
The moment was too serendipitous to ignore.
—Jessie Rosen, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Blaney is the only driver locked into the Round of 8, a serendipitous circumstance given that a Ford driver hasn’t won at Kansas since three-time champion Joey Logano triumphed there in 2020.
—Reid Spencer, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2025
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Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2025
The serendipitous meeting between Hunter and Combs came to light in a social media post.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2025
The moment was too serendipitous to ignore.
—Jessie Rosen, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Blaney is the only driver locked into the Round of 8, a serendipitous circumstance given that a Ford driver hasn’t won at Kansas since three-time champion Joey Logano triumphed there in 2020.
—Reid Spencer, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for serendipitous
Adjective
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That all of this began in Utah may not be entirely coincidental.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Oct. 2025
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This could manifest as a coincidental meeting that develops into a meaningful connection, or a creative idea that comes to mind during a conversation.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Past outages on this scale have been caused by a wide variety of errors, including faulty updates, the accidental injection of bad code, or a change to third-party software that doesn’t play nicely with a service.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
21 Oct. 2025
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In the caption of her Instagram post, King revealed that the accidental encounter went better than some might think.—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Their shoes’ aesthetic blends modern minimalism with classic styles that are designed to be subtle enough for everyday wear but with a twist thanks to the footwear’s unexpected details.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
23 Oct. 2025
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But on the walk over, the night took an unexpected turn when one of the girls in his group, Holly, broke a heel.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Ice and heat therapy are safe, effective, convenient, and cost-efficient ways to help relieve back pain.—
RikkiLynn Shields Hannigan,
Health,
25 Oct. 2025
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Go from coffee runs to movie night in this long-sleeve top and matching drawstring joggers, which are equipped with convenient pockets.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Additionally, Chairman Atkins noted that when requested in a timely manner, senior enforcement leadership will meet with defense counsel before making a recommendation to the Commission.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
24 Oct. 2025
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But time is running out and many observers argue that the only practical way to hold timely elections is to keep the indirect election system.—
Omar S Mahmood,
Time,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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In the photos, the couple can be seen smiling and lying on a bed of grass surrounded by an array of white florals, and celebrating their happy news with a sweet kiss and a bottle of champagne.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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So everyone is more or less happy.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
22 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Your fantasies are startling yet most opportune; your French landscape as much there as the handsome red cover itself.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Oct. 2025
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Hassett’s remarks suggest that Democrats are looking for a politically opportune moment to fold in the shutdown fight.—
Kevin Breuninger,
CNBC,
20 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Enthusiasm kicks off the journey until communication struggles and unforeseen delays take over.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
18 Oct. 2025
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This places the Dodgers as the top option for Tucker, barring any unforeseen circumstances.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Serendipitous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/serendipitous. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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