serendipitous

adjective

Definition of serendipitousnext
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 Those inside the club now cite the serendipitous nature of events which unfolded. — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026 For those who want the greatest flexibility, renting a car offers the freedom to explore charming villages and make serendipitous discoveries along the way. — Gwen Kozlowski, Travel + Leisure, 21 Aug. 2026 So there is no closed method or a set of steps to be serendipitous in business. — Paula De La Cruz, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 The timing was serendipitous for Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for serendipitous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for serendipitous
  1. coincidental
  2. accidental
  3. unexpected
  4. convenient
  5. timely
  6. happy
  7. opportune
  8. unforeseen
Adjective
  • The show has been in the works for over a year, so any connections to The Garage’s closure were coincidental but pertinent to everyone in the library.
    — Caden Perry, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Any resemblance between the TikTok series and the real-life version of Chairman Tom Ricketts meeting his wife, Cece, in the bleachers is purely coincidental, a Cubs source said.
    — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of coincidental
Adjective
  • The impact-absorbing cushioning is also a plus for my grandma, as is the rubber sole, which prevents accidental falls or slips.
    — Essence Wiley, InStyle, 5 Sep. 2026
  • An investigation by the Los Angeles Police Department remains ongoing, but KTLA previously reported that officials believe the crash was accidental.
    — Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of accidental
Adjective
  • Alongside grapefruit and bergamot, an Earl Grey tea accord adds unexpected warmth.
    — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026
  • An unexpected benefit of this process is that its solid carbon byproduct turned out to be graphite, a material used in batteries and electrodes that the US currently imports.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of unexpected
Adjective
  • See results in as little as two convenient, 10 minute sessions.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026
  • The plays and musicals fall into a few other convenient categories as well.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of convenient
Adjective
  • The interaction has to be timely, relevant and worth the HCP’s attention.
    — Rahul Saluja, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
  • That’s because, while rising costs are a barrier for too many, even those who can afford comprehensive health insurance are finding money can’t buy you a timely appointment with most doctors.
    — Marj Halperin, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of timely
Adjective
  • George Clooney has arrived at the Venice Film Festival in high spirits, happy to be back in one of his favorite places in the world.
    — Stefania Saltalamacchia, Vanity Fair, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The publisher was apparently not too happy either, according to Wilson, though selling over a million copies of an ancient epic probably won her some wiggle room.
    — James Folta, Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of happy
Adjective
  • Four decades into the Air Jordan line, now could be an opportune time for Jordan Brand to borrow from Bryant’s Nike line and re-cement its own legacy.
    — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The Athletic sat down with Peter Ramage in March to discuss the inner-workings of the loans department, which is essential for ensuring players get temporary moves at the opportune moment.
    — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of opportune
Adjective
  • Can this connection roll with an unforeseen professional development that’s unfolding?
    — USA TODAY, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Frustration of purpose is a legal doctrine that says a contract can be discharged when an unforeseen event destroys the fundamental reason one party entered the agreement.
    — Ashlee Difuntorum, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of unforeseen

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“Serendipitous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/serendipitous. Accessed 9 Sep. 2026.

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