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
The reveal that Shawkat’s character Fayruz is also pregnant is one of the best in the film, a truly serendipitous turn that adds immeasurably to both the story and her performance.
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Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 11 Dec. 2025
Flanked by the Welsh border and sprinkled with quaint villages and ancient forts, Shropshire’s hills are a wonderful place for a serendipitous stroll.
—James March, Travel + Leisure, 1 Dec. 2025
Its serendipitous pass through our corner of the cosmos offers us a rare peek into what conditions might be like outside the solar system.
—Brett Tingley, Space.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Adam Mac and his husband Lee Pfund’s love story began with a serendipitous encounter at Nashville club Play during CMA Fest in Nashville in 2017.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2025
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Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 11 Dec. 2025
Flanked by the Welsh border and sprinkled with quaint villages and ancient forts, Shropshire’s hills are a wonderful place for a serendipitous stroll.
—James March, Travel + Leisure, 1 Dec. 2025
Its serendipitous pass through our corner of the cosmos offers us a rare peek into what conditions might be like outside the solar system.
—Brett Tingley, Space.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Adam Mac and his husband Lee Pfund’s love story began with a serendipitous encounter at Nashville club Play during CMA Fest in Nashville in 2017.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for serendipitous
Adjective
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That feels a little too coincidental, but that’s the story I was told.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
8 Jan. 2026
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And while the timing may be coincidental, the tightening comes as some CEOs mandate using artificial intelligence to accomplish work tasks before requesting more headcount.—
Ashton Jackson,
CNBC,
29 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Add an extra rinse cycle if using chlorine bleach to prevent accidental bleaching of fabrics.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
14 Jan. 2026
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The actor's cause of death was later revealed to be an accidental overdose.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The whimsical cover introduces readers to Saffy and Lumo, two best friends whose devotion to their favorite foods leads to an unexpected, and very literal, transformation.—
Sarah Jones,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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While the ordeal was incredibly frustrating for Johnson, updates on his unusual guest have been an unexpected distraction and obsession for a community that has lost so much.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Skechers Summits Dazzling Haze Slip-In Sneakers Ranked as the top seller in fashion sneakers, these Skechers feature a convenient slip-on design with the brand’s signature Heel Pillow technology to provide a secure fit.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
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This one also features five convenient pockets for ultimate on-the-go organization.—
Stephanie Gray,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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The E²ngel consortium partners, the German Aerospace Centre (DLR) and McPhy Energy Germany, carried out the timely qualification and validation, according to a press release.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Jan. 2026
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The dispute kept lawmakers for months from passing a timely budget, leading ultimately to a deal in June that required two extensions of Florida’s legislative session.—
Alexandra Glorioso,
Miami Herald,
10 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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In January 2025, Lane posted a photo on Instagram of himself hugging Layla and wishing her a happy birthday.—
Jane LaCroix,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Kinnear, though, is happy with the lineup.—
Steve Lyttle,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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This is an opportune time — when the vehicle is ready, when weather supports — to bring our crew home.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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Kapanen returns from injury at an opportune time.—
Allan Mitchell,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Barring an unforeseen blowout or three, Minnich’s team isn’t likely to have to wrestle with a whole lot of make-good efforts this time around.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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By prioritizing impactful digital upgrades, manufacturers can best-prepare their teams to face upcoming challenges and unforeseen issues.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Serendipitous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/serendipitous. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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