fortunately
adverb
for·tu·nate·ly
ˈfȯr-chə-nət-lē 
ˈfȯrch-nət-lē
1
: in a fortunate manner
2
: it is fortunate that
fortunately, no one was hurt
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And fortunately, red light therapy mingles well with any other cosmetic procedures and treatments on your docket.
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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 1 July 2025
There have also been a series of explosions during SpaceX tests flights, although fortunately, no reported injuries.
—Jillian Frankel, People.com, 28 June 2025
And, fortunately, artists and fans will keep getting the chance to enjoy this amazing venue — even after Kajimura’s passing.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 18 June 2025
But fortunately, times have changed and our options are so much better.
—Paige Porter Fischer, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Apr. 2025
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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 1 July 2025
There have also been a series of explosions during SpaceX tests flights, although fortunately, no reported injuries.
—Jillian Frankel, People.com, 28 June 2025
And, fortunately, artists and fans will keep getting the chance to enjoy this amazing venue — even after Kajimura’s passing.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 18 June 2025
But fortunately, times have changed and our options are so much better.
—Paige Porter Fischer, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for fortunately
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“Fortunately.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fortunately. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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