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
But the universe works in serendipitous ways.
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Scott Horsley, NPR, 9 Feb. 2026
Golf wasn’t in the early plans for the property and the connection to Kidd was somewhat serendipitous.
—Erik Matuszewski, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Locals pick up their parcels at the downtown post office, where, locals say, serendipitous run-ins with neighbors are an essential part of the small-town charm.
—Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
And finally, the August 28th Partial Lunar Eclipse in Pisces delivers emotional, intuitive, serendipitous blessings… the kind of blessings that feel like miracles.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 23 Dec. 2025
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Scott Horsley, NPR, 9 Feb. 2026
Golf wasn’t in the early plans for the property and the connection to Kidd was somewhat serendipitous.
—Erik Matuszewski, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Locals pick up their parcels at the downtown post office, where, locals say, serendipitous run-ins with neighbors are an essential part of the small-town charm.
—Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
And finally, the August 28th Partial Lunar Eclipse in Pisces delivers emotional, intuitive, serendipitous blessings… the kind of blessings that feel like miracles.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 23 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for serendipitous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for serendipitous
Adjective
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TxDOT spokesman Brad Wheelis told the American-Statesman on Wednesday that the timing of the repairs is coincidental and was not accelerated in response to the viral posts.—
Alex Driggars,
Austin American Statesman,
26 Feb. 2026
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Are some teams better than others at four-on-four, and if so, doesn’t this give those teams an incentive to try to instigate the scrums and post-whistle confrontations that most coincidental minors come from?—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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In early February, a 59-year-old Halethorpe man died after a lighter sparked an accidental house fire, Baltimore County Fire officials said.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
25 Feb. 2026
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This helps prevent accidental spills or leaks, which can create quite a mess in your luggage.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
25 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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As per the study, the fossils reveal a surprisingly diverse marine amphibian community that maintained unexpected transoceanic connections worldwide.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Feb. 2026
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Here, a tray of fresh flowers and a bowl of vintage keys adds unexpected yet delightful style to an empty spot on the counter.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
23 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Approximately 85% of our customers travel here by car; convenient parking is critical to our business model, one where both retail and hospitality draw visitors from across the region.—
Peter Madonia,
New York Daily News,
1 Mar. 2026
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The lotion formulas are 30-50 times more concentrated than an epsom salt soak, easy to use and convenient for everyone.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
28 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Melton’s off-the-bounce game and some timely shotmaking by Moody were the only things keeping the Warriors offense afloat.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
25 Feb. 2026
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The position oversees the preparation and review of briefs, bulletins, Participating Insurer bulletins and other communications, and legal opinions, ensuring all work products are accurate, timely, and compliant with applicable laws.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
Updated February 24,
Sacbee.com,
24 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The menu features an expansive list of whiskies to taste, as well as cocktails that the mixologists are happy to recommend based on your preferences.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
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Members of the 34th Infantry Division were in attendance at Halverson’s celebration Monday and took the chance to shake his hand and wish him a happy birthday.—
Imani Cruzen,
Twin Cities,
24 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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But the senior point guard has become a complete player at the most opportune time.—
Steve Reaven,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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But when the remote schooling era of the pandemic ended, the education field should have taken it as an opportune moment to audit digital use in classrooms, said David Stein, president of Montgomery County Education Association, a local teachers’ union in Maryland.—
Tyler Kingkade,
NBC news,
16 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Do not commit to a big overhaul; start with minor renovations to ensure there aren’t any unforeseen issues or problems along the way.—
Lisa Stardust,
Vogue,
2 Mar. 2026
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Comprehensive travel insurance that covers cancellations, delays and unforeseen disruptions is also advisable, particularly given the potential for sudden airspace closures or route adjustments.—
Hana Al-Khodairi,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Serendipitous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/serendipitous. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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