as in luck
literary
the unexpected occurrence of or faculty for finding valuable or agreeable things that are not sought
They found each other by pure serendipity.
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Recent Examples of serendipity
Then the opportunity to do just that arrived in a moment of serendipity via a producer phone call.
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Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Apr. 2026
For new San Diego Police Department Northern Division Capt. Joanna Makwana, her appointment represents both a full-circle moment and reaching a lifelong aspiration — and perhaps a bit of serendipity.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
This left zero time for serendipity — or just plain relaxing.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 8 Apr. 2026
Speaking with Variety following the good news, Coimbra recalls the serendipity of being contacted by Gullane about the project after years of wanting to adapt the real-life story himself.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 6 Apr. 2026
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Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Apr. 2026
For new San Diego Police Department Northern Division Capt. Joanna Makwana, her appointment represents both a full-circle moment and reaching a lifelong aspiration — and perhaps a bit of serendipity.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
This left zero time for serendipity — or just plain relaxing.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 8 Apr. 2026
Speaking with Variety following the good news, Coimbra recalls the serendipity of being contacted by Gullane about the project after years of wanting to adapt the real-life story himself.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 6 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for serendipity
Noun
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The viral bag has been called the team’s good luck charm.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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Sometimes a little luck can go a long way, and Japan found that out firsthand in its 2-2 draw with the Netherlands in group stage action in the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Sunday at AT&T Stadium.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 June 2026
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In a striking coincidence shortly thereafter, Rome‘s sets at Cinecittà, like the series’ namesake city, were destroyed in a fire.—
Lisa de los Reyes,
HollywoodReporter,
10 June 2026
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And in a nice coincidence, the other was also against the Rangers — on June 19, 2025 at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
10 June 2026
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“Serendipity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/serendipity. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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