serendipitous
adjective
ser·en·dip·i·tous
ˌser-ən-ˈdi-pə-təs 
: obtained or characterized by serendipity
serendipitous discoveries
serendipitously
adverb
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The exception is the second-story primary suite, a serendipitous loophole afforded by a rise in the dune.
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Sam Cochran,
Architectural Digest,
25 June 2026
That world revolves around the Supreme Bean Pie, available at Mosque Maryam in the South Shore neighborhood, on serendipitous streets and other locations.
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Louisa Kung Liu Chu,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
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.
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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
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Sam Cochran,
Architectural Digest,
25 June 2026
That world revolves around the Supreme Bean Pie, available at Mosque Maryam in the South Shore neighborhood, on serendipitous streets and other locations.
—
Louisa Kung Liu Chu,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
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
See All Example Sentences for serendipitous
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“Serendipitous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/serendipitous. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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