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
Arthur recalled randomly meeting Reid during his campaign for Metro Council, a serendipitous afternoon of door-knocking that turned into a conversation about Reid’s experiences and work within the city.
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Keely Doll, Louisville Courier Journal, 14 Oct. 2025
This, according to Taylor, is why sports viewership remains so high, as the unpredictable live moments provide serendipitous occasions for connection.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 9 Oct. 2025
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.
—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
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Keely Doll, Louisville Courier Journal, 14 Oct. 2025
This, according to Taylor, is why sports viewership remains so high, as the unpredictable live moments provide serendipitous occasions for connection.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 9 Oct. 2025
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for serendipitous
Adjective
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These honors are not coincidental.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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The timing of the announcement appeared not to be coincidental, coming as Disney reached a rancorous carriage impasse with YouTube TV.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
3 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Elvyn Yohel Ramos Routt County Investigators also said Ramos filed an insurance claim reporting the fire as accidental.—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
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In another show, with a lesser writer, such incongruities could be read as character inconsistencies, accidental oversights, mistakes.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
7 Jan. 2026
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However, this approach defeats the primary purpose of insurance, which is to protect against catastrophic costs in the event of an unexpected medical crisis.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Her bond with Simone Biles has been well documented, but Chiles lights up when talking about other unexpected connections that also keep her grounded.—
Essence,
Essence,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Discover if these convenient detergent pods could actually be harming your pipes.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Nov. 2025
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Carrots are a nutritious, convenient, and versatile root vegetable.—
Barbie Cervoni,
Verywell Health,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Those timely adjustments can compound into more consistent performance and fewer rewrites over the course of a week.—
Malana VanTyler,
Ascend Agency,
6 Nov. 2025
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These approaches maintain goodwill while encouraging a timely departure.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Nov. 2025
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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Many Indianapolis brands saw the fall as an opportune time to establish new storefronts for in-person shoppers.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
4 Nov. 2025
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Walker’s resurgence has come at an opportune time.—
Matt Schneidman,
New York Times,
28 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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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
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“Serendipitous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/serendipitous. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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