1
: in a lucky manner
2
: fortunately sense 2
luckily, we were on time
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Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
Appearance, though, can be deceiving, but luckily, this shed is still packed with smart features and a clever design that will keep all your belongings safe.
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Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
29 June 2026
No one has a higher success rate in that regard than Pixar, and luckily for me, my kid is a fiend for any movie made by the Disney animation studio.
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Austin Perry Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2026
And luckily, Amazon has the Apple AirPods Pro 3 on sale for 28% off at $179!
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K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
26 June 2026
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“Luckily.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/luckily. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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luckily
adverb
luck·i·ly
ˈlək-ə-lē 
: by good luck
luckily no one was hurt
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