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
For Swifties, that number felt serendipitous with the singer's favorite number, 13, stamped into the record.
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Bryan West, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
Still, blazars, because of this serendipitous orientation, tend to appear even brighter than the already ridiculously bright quasars.
—Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com, 13 Aug. 2025
The timing could not have been more serendipitous – my baby girl was down south visiting grandparents for the first few weeks of summer, and work schedules had also mercifully aligned for me and her father to drop everything and jet to the Caribbean for a few days.
—Essence, 1 Aug. 2025
But a serendipitous encounter in Ireland with artist Gerard Byrne inspired Brosnan to pick up his brushes again.
—Richard Johnson, New York Daily News, 20 July 2025
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Bryan West, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
Still, blazars, because of this serendipitous orientation, tend to appear even brighter than the already ridiculously bright quasars.
—Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com, 13 Aug. 2025
The timing could not have been more serendipitous – my baby girl was down south visiting grandparents for the first few weeks of summer, and work schedules had also mercifully aligned for me and her father to drop everything and jet to the Caribbean for a few days.
—Essence, 1 Aug. 2025
But a serendipitous encounter in Ireland with artist Gerard Byrne inspired Brosnan to pick up his brushes again.
—Richard Johnson, New York Daily News, 20 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for serendipitous
Adjective
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Those distinctions are not coincidental.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
2 Sep. 2025
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The two targets were fighting over how to go about developing the land, which lent some tips to the investigation of their deaths, but there are also a few red herrings and coincidental events that complicate the case.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
28 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Taylor Farms has recalled its Honey Balsamic Salad Kits in response to an accidental switch in the salad dressing.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
2 Sep. 2025
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The safety lock prevents accidental deployment while the Flex Shears tool is in your pocket or bag.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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However, while the visit included an educational tour, meetings with local schoolchildren and even an unexpected downpour, the standout moment was the debut of Kate's new hairstyle.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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What begins as a casual conversation about the weather and aching hips gradually deepens into an unexpected friendship—and perhaps something more.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Spier Hotel is only half an hour from Cape Town’s city center, so the hotel also makes a convenient base for exploring both Cape Town and the winelands.—
Heather Richardson,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Sep. 2025
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Rieger admitted that such complaints exist and are partially driven by believers failing to understand intersectionality and its purpose — applying it as a policy excuse when and where convenient.—
John Scott Lewinski,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Senior Demarcus Harris took over and led a timely TD drive capped by a six-yard strike to Kade Smith.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Sep. 2025
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Like Jones, Gold also finds the play to be timely.—
Cam'ron Hardy,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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There are also fears that doctors in these practices may focus too much on keeping paying patients happy, rather than providing the best disease management or medical care, researchers said.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Sep. 2025
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Each of them is raising a glass or bottle of beer — visible labels include Blatz and Schlitz — and each of the men look content, even happy.—
Chris Foran,
jsonline.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Xi sees an opportune moment to make what might be his most dramatic showing yet of his challenge to a world based on Western rules and sensibilities.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
2 Sep. 2025
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Shoulder season is also an opportune time for finding lower safari prices.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
27 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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This time around, it is expected that Richardson's time on the sidelines will be far more extended, barring a significant change of heart from Steichen or an unforeseen injury.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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These results are due to many factors like members’ unrealistic expectations (costs), unforeseen circumstances (networks), or unclear requirements (prior authorization).—
Diane Omdahl,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Serendipitous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/serendipitous. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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