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
Sometimes, those little flaws become serendipitous, as was the case for the two designers below.
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Sarah Everett, The Spruce, 2 June 2026
These serendipitous interactions can be the lifeblood of a startup.
—Vikram Joshi, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
To enhance the shopping experience, Naia integrates an artificial intelligence layer with authentic community behavior, providing deep personalization without stripping away the organic, serendipitous excitement of regular discovery.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
That evening was just really serendipitous.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 27 May 2026
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Sarah Everett, The Spruce, 2 June 2026
These serendipitous interactions can be the lifeblood of a startup.
—Vikram Joshi, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
To enhance the shopping experience, Naia integrates an artificial intelligence layer with authentic community behavior, providing deep personalization without stripping away the organic, serendipitous excitement of regular discovery.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
That evening was just really serendipitous.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 27 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for serendipitous
Adjective
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The decision to target Harley-Davidson now is not coincidental, according to Primo.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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The specificity of that result — improvement only in wet conditions — is exactly what an adaptive hypothesis predicts and what a coincidental explanation cannot easily account for.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
Adjective
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Call volume during a typical Patriots game can more than double - hundreds of additional calls for help; Some true emergencies, others accidental pocket dials.—
Juli McDonald,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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Invasive species The authors of the research paper recommend that all incoming extraterrestrial samples be handled exclusively through advanced robotic systems within the lunar facility, minimizing the possibility of human exposure and accidental release.—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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Blending the tones of romantic comedy with a story of personal emancipation, the series follows a journey of self-discovery, ambition, and unexpected love.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
8 June 2026
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However, the project faces an unexpected obstacle.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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At one extreme are folks who see AI as a way to make life more efficient and convenient.—
Staff Author,
Parents,
7 June 2026
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Designed to help support healthier teeth, better sleep, and less jaw discomfort, ClearClub makes preventative dental care simple, convenient and more affordable.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
Adjective
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This time, however, the Hurricanes had the defense and timely saves by Brandon Bussi, who head coach Rod Brind’Amour went with over Frederik Anderson, and the decision paid off.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
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Riders should be able to call and report a situation that needs attention, and the problem should be dealt with in a timely manner.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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For Jean Claude Érable and his bride Solange Hahati, celebrating their wedding on Saturday in such conditions meant having some family members and friends absent on one of their happiest days.—
Justin Kabumba,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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Not everyone is happy with the decisions, of course.—
Luke Cyphers,
Sportico.com,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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The Paragon's layout benefits from opportune timing.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 June 2026
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Yum Brands' shares are trading at a discount, making now an opportune time for investors to add the Taco Bell owner to their portfolios, according to Morgan Stanley.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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Apart from major scandals and unforeseen political-shaping events, campaigns are often determined by who wins the messaging battle.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2026
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Dates and times could change because of weather or other unforeseen circumstances, the release said.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
4 June 2026
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“Serendipitous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/serendipitous. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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