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
This, according to Taylor, is why sports viewership remains so high, as the unpredictable live moments provide serendipitous occasions for connection.
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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
The moment was too serendipitous to ignore.
—Jessie Rosen, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
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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
The moment was too serendipitous to ignore.
—Jessie Rosen, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for serendipitous
Adjective
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Despite the nearly identical nature of her pen name and the name of the conversion therapist, the author said similarities between the two were purely coincidental.—
Quispe López,
Them.,
30 Oct. 2025
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The consequences aren’t coincidental.—
Roger Marshall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Beau pointed out that Bash disabled them, and any footage could be altered to appear accidental.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Oct. 2025
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The accidental explosive play The Chiefs’ longest offensive snap of the night?—
Sam McDowell
Updated October 27,
Kansas City Star,
28 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Paying cash can sometimes save money on smaller, predictable expenses — like an X-ray, or a routine lab test — but health insurance is meant to protect against unexpected, high-cost emergencies.—
Berkeley Lovelace Jr,
NBC news,
31 Oct. 2025
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Someone might see through your playful disguise, or a spontaneous conversation shifts your perspective in unexpected ways.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
31 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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Repicturing Rural was designed as a guide for more accurate, elevated and timely portrayals of the various nuances of the rural American experience, empowering brands to use their influence over visual culture to spark material change.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
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His return to the field is timely for Baltimore which has now won two in a row to keep its season alive, improving to 3-5 on the year.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Because nobody really loves happy songs.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, at home, Earle's stepmom, Ashley Dupré Earle, wasn't so happy.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Walker’s resurgence has come at an opportune time.—
Matt Schneidman,
New York Times,
28 Oct. 2025
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If the defense can generate key negative plays at opportune times and if the offense can play a consistent four quarters.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Many equine businesses ultimately agree with the county’s intent of preserving agricultural lands, but fear the unforeseen consequences that could put their livelihoods — and community — at risk.—
Grace Hase,
Mercury News,
29 Oct. 2025
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Open next summer Weiss said the hope is to reopen for the summer 2026 season with no interruption, barring any unforeseen construction delays or discovery of deeper issues with the pool deck.—
Elliot Mann,
Twin Cities,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Serendipitous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/serendipitous. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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