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 The story of the Birkin bag began as the ultimate, serendipitous meet-cute. — Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 19 Oct. 2026 And the timing of these movies back to back has been serendipitous. — Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 12 Oct. 2026 In another space, this would have felt like a wild coincidence, but at Kiko, these serendipitous moments begin to feel almost expected. — Michael Anthony Hall, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026 His serendipitous timing ended up giving artists displaced by a fire a new home. — Jasmine Hentschel, AJC.com, 10 Sep. 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
  • But any overlap in a poem and a train line’s energy is coincidental; new Poetry in Motion selections go out in the entire subway system at once.
    — James Folta, Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Along the way, a coincidental reunion with chef Andrew Wiseheart and his business partner, Ben Edgerton, helped turn the idea into a business.
    — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of coincidental
Adjective
  • The medical examiner ruled his death accidental, with several secondary causes listed, including heat stress, tachycardia and osteoporosis.
    — Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026
  • However, accidental damage and unrelated screen repairs may fall under different coverage terms.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of accidental
Adjective
  • Try a smaller version or an unexpected substitution that makes sense.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The winless start after going 11-6 last season has been as unexpected as anything that's happened this season.
    — Sean Joseph OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of unexpected
Adjective
  • But even the hardest-to-please folks are usually thrilled with a techy gift that makes their life easier, more convenient or just more fun.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The hardest part is often matching the format to the problem rather than simply choosing what’s most convenient.
    — Karen Koehler, Sacbee.com, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of convenient
Adjective
  • There are trendy accessories that aren’t too timely, classic leather goods with subtle logos, and quite a few statement pieces for the more adventurous dressers among us.
    — Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Nolan Traoré found his jumper after halftime, Julius Randle added timely baskets and passes, and Day’Ron Sharpe kept working the glass.
    — C.J. Holmes, New York Daily News, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of timely
Adjective
  • These days, netizens are happy to objectify men and christen a new internet boyfriend every week.
    — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Dining options are flexible and staff are happy to help tailor stays to younger guests where possible.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of happy
Adjective
  • Instead, policyholders may find now to be a particularly opportune time to revisit what's working and what isn't, while also looking for ways to boost the value of a policy overall (even if that means changing providers or insurance types).
    — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
  • This is not the first time James has decided that the middle of the national anthem was an opportune time to work on his golf swing.
    — Mark Harris OutKick, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of opportune
Adjective
  • Barring some sort of unforeseen cataclysm, Inevitability has reared its great, shaggy head.
    — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Barring some extremely unforeseen circumstances, the owners will immediately proceed to a lockout.
    — Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of unforeseen

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

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