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
Older machine learning methods had previously enabled such serendipitous mathematical discoveries, too — uncovering patterns no one had thought to look for.
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Konstantin Kakaes, Quanta Magazine, 13 Apr. 2026
That was very unexpected and serendipitous.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 2 Apr. 2026
While not exactly scientific, the phrase has become shorthand online for the surprising and often serendipitous ways in which felines enter people’s lives.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
In perhaps a bit of serendipitous timing, Artemis 2 is also launching during the April full moon.
—Tariq Malik, Space.com, 31 Mar. 2026
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Konstantin Kakaes, Quanta Magazine, 13 Apr. 2026
That was very unexpected and serendipitous.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 2 Apr. 2026
While not exactly scientific, the phrase has become shorthand online for the surprising and often serendipitous ways in which felines enter people’s lives.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
In perhaps a bit of serendipitous timing, Artemis 2 is also launching during the April full moon.
—Tariq Malik, Space.com, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for serendipitous
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That overseas connection with Salaün proved to be more than coincidental.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
9 May 2026
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The timing is coincidental, but also fortuitous.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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The sturdy, durable case offers a water-resistant fabric, which is great for accidental coffee spills amid the airport security line.—
Sarah DiMuro,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office attributed his death to an accidental ketamine overdose and said drowning, coronary artery disease and the effects of buprenorphine — used to treat opioid use disorder — were factors.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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Tell students not to click unexpected links, share codes or respond to scary messages without checking first.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
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In this context, digital health platforms have emerged as unexpected allies in breaking down long-standing research barriers.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
Adjective
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With MyRecipes, your personal home for recipes, easily save and organize your favorites, plus thousands more, in one convenient place.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
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While some options are more convenient than others, the most important thing to consider is your pet’s overall well-being.—
Jessie Quinn,
USA Today,
10 May 2026
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The conflict is a timely one for the film to engage with.—
Megan Garber,
The Atlantic,
12 May 2026
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Officials awarded the Liberty possession after the timely poke despite Johannes touching it last.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
11 May 2026
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Yes, The Comeback put on a happy face, for Valerie’s sake.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
11 May 2026
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The games, piled high on shelves and tables, actually had an organization system, something Carolyn was not used to but was quite happy about.—
Carolyn Komatsoulis,
Idaho Statesman,
11 May 2026
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For the marketing team, Prada‘s May 1 release date couldn’t have been more opportune.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
11 May 2026
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Sanjar has determined that the most opportune time for this work is summer, when pythons begin to accumulate reserves for the breeding season, which occurs in late autumn.—
Sonia Osorio,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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His intense focus can help take the emotion out of any unforeseen circumstance.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2026
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That this situation has been so stable for weeks belies the sky-is-falling behind-the-scenes reports of unforeseen demand, component shortages, and falling profit margins that have circulated about the Neo in recent weeks.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
8 May 2026
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“Serendipitous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/serendipitous. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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