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
Created by Mara Brock Akil and adapted from Judy Blume’s 1975 novel, Forever captures teenage heart and a coming-of-age for former childhood friends, Keisha Clark and Justin Edwards, who have a serendipitous run-in with each other at a New Year’s Eve party.
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Malik Peay, Essence, 12 June 2025
In a serendipitous moment, Graham, Cooper and De Niro all appeared on BBC talk show The One Show in March as De Niro was promoting The Alto Knights.
—Peter White, Deadline, 11 June 2025
The butterfly effect Llamas landed the Telemundo gig soon after a serendipitous career day at Belen Jesuit Prep when local anchor Louis Aguirre, then with Channel 10, returned to his alma mater.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 1 June 2025
The timing couldn’t have been more serendipitous, according to Chicard, who was born a 20-minute drive from Sancerre.
—Opheli Garcia Lawler, AFAR Media, 29 May 2025
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Malik Peay, Essence, 12 June 2025
In a serendipitous moment, Graham, Cooper and De Niro all appeared on BBC talk show The One Show in March as De Niro was promoting The Alto Knights.
—Peter White, Deadline, 11 June 2025
The butterfly effect Llamas landed the Telemundo gig soon after a serendipitous career day at Belen Jesuit Prep when local anchor Louis Aguirre, then with Channel 10, returned to his alma mater.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 1 June 2025
The timing couldn’t have been more serendipitous, according to Chicard, who was born a 20-minute drive from Sancerre.
—Opheli Garcia Lawler, AFAR Media, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for serendipitous
Adjective
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Whether the singles were planned or coincidental, the dual release has fans tuned in.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
20 June 2025
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There’s a coincidental yet meaningful connection between two of this summer’s buzziest movies.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
13 June 2025
Adjective
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Investigators ruled Coleman's death as accidental shortly after the incident in 2010.—
Liza Esquibias,
People.com,
17 June 2025
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Learn how to use gym equipment properly to avoid accidental injuries, if gym equipment is a part of your routine.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
16 June 2025
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Annie Spieth might just get the best kind of unexpected gift this week: her husband, home and healthy, for what really matters next.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
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For the series, Siakam has quietly become the Pacers’ frontrunner to win the most unexpected of finals MVP awards.—
Sam Amick,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
Adjective
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Make a cash deposit using any of the secure and convenient payment methods.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 June 2025
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Not to mention, the two side pockets are incredibly convenient and can fit a phone.—
Jeaneen Russell,
People.com,
21 June 2025
Adjective
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The comparison may be timely with several voices in the Trump administration, including Vice President JD Vance and key economic advisor Stephen Miran, previously making the case for a weaker dollar to boost the competitiveness of U.S. exports.—
Greg McKenna,
Fortune,
24 June 2025
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Insurers vow timely decisions The health insurers vowed changes will bring faster access for patients and fewer challenges, according to a statement shared by America's Health Insurance Plans, a trade group.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
24 June 2025
Adjective
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The weather was beautiful, the crowd polite, proud and happy.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2025
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The Giants were happy with the investment after year one of the deal.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 June 2025
Adjective
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The side’s creator-in-chief continued to probe, hovering around the Real Betis defense waiting for the opportune moment to strike.—
Thomas Schlachter,
CNN Money,
28 May 2025
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The most opportune thing to do was to show off her favorite sneakers, the Puma Speedcat, look in black and white.—
Luz García,
Glamour,
26 May 2025
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In human time, if history means the irreversible and unforeseen, then the species Felis catus hardly belongs to history.—
Lewis Hyde,
Harpers Magazine,
18 June 2025
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Even then, unforeseen consequences can emerge decades later — no less than in Iran itself.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
18 June 2025
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“Serendipitous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/serendipitous. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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