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 But that's the kind of serendipitous surprise (and assignment) that falls perfectly in tune with the ethos of Story Magic, a writer's retreat hosted by publishing venture Rise Literary. — Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026 To them, the team selecting Tampa as its World Cup preparation site feels serendipitous. — Nicolas Villamil, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 June 2026 Any expense that isn’t necessary is out—vacations, restaurants, any vehicle or clothing that isn’t strictly functional, all serendipitous purchases. — Joshua Rivera, Vanity Fair, 8 June 2026 Here then is a serendipitous tale worthy of a day at the races or a night at the opera. — Charlotte Observer, 4 June 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 men’s and women’s national teams have had different experiences within their federation, but their emerging epoch is not coincidental.
    — Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 20 July 2026
  • Perhaps, Hanania concluded, these commonalities were not coincidental.
    — Gilad Edelman, The Atlantic, 19 July 2026
Definition of coincidental
Adjective
  • These brands sought deep operational integration and audience engagement, contrasting with non-sponsors who gained accidental publicity from FIFA's strict clean-stadium rules.
    — Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • The accidental discharge by the officer will be reviewed internally, the New London Police Department said.
    — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 26 July 2026
Definition of accidental
Adjective
  • Some unexpected foods provide us with abundant amounts of leucine without having to resort to supplements.
    — Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 23 July 2026
  • And yet, when fate brings us together with someone in a completely unexpected way, our defenses collapse.
    — Ed Meza, Variety, 23 July 2026
Definition of unexpected
Adjective
  • Be sure to designate a photographer, though, because many of the bridges don't have convenient pull-offs for stopping.
    — Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • On top of convenient travel, Sedalia wasn’t new to grandiose fairs.
    — Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
Definition of convenient
Adjective
  • As thousands of professors at in the University of California system say the students entering their classrooms are increasingly under-prepared for university-level math, the university’s timely graduation rates just hit all-time highs.
    — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 22 July 2026
  • Any final legislation should include timely reporting, standardized filings, independent oversight, compliance reviews, and penalties tied to the financial benefit received.
    — Sean Stein Smith, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of timely
Adjective
  • Terry Yost, a safety coordinator for Western Trailers, told the Statesman that Concentra has been a great partner for years, and the business is happy to have this resource for its Idaho employees now.
    — Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 23 July 2026
  • Everyone was happy to see Tim Ream excused his yellow card and Miguel Almiron cautioned for diving, including me.
    — Graham Scott, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Definition of happy
Adjective
  • Opportunity Rebounds While Reebok is slowly working toward growing its market share and brand relevance, its comeback efforts are hitting at an opportune time.
    — Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • Recent champions Las Vegas and New York are once again flailing through the regular season, relying on their ability to flip the switch at an opportune moment.
    — Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 20 July 2026
Definition of opportune
Adjective
  • The Operating System is precisely what allows graduates to navigate technological disruption, changing careers, and unforeseen challenges with wisdom rather than simply technical competence.
    — David Rosowsky, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • The KitKat heist is proof that even a 90-year-old brand inside one of the world’s largest food companies can still respond quickly to unforeseen events.
    — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 20 July 2026
Definition of unforeseen

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“Serendipitous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/serendipitous. Accessed 29 Jul. 2026.

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