as in fortunately
by good fortune or luck
Luckily, none of our dishes broke during the move.
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Recent Examples of luckily
The Flanner House has regularly passed out lead testing kits in partnership with local churches, and, luckily, Cosby said, he's never heard of local residents suffering from lead poisoning.
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Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
4 June 2026
And luckily for me, Zendaya served up a season's worth of long-skirt inspo while on a date with Tom Holland in Los Angeles.
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Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
1 June 2026
The only positive thing about these fast-growing plants is that there are, luckily, a number of ways to get rid of them.
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Felicia Feaster,
Martha Stewart,
30 May 2026
And luckily, using this cleaning method doesn't require soaking.
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Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
30 May 2026
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Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
4 June 2026
And luckily for me, Zendaya served up a season's worth of long-skirt inspo while on a date with Tom Holland in Los Angeles.
—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
1 June 2026
The only positive thing about these fast-growing plants is that there are, luckily, a number of ways to get rid of them.
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Felicia Feaster,
Martha Stewart,
30 May 2026
And luckily, using this cleaning method doesn't require soaking.
—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
30 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for luckily
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This was a main reason for the 32-game work stoppage in 1990, when fortunately no games were missed but spring training started late.
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That’s been an ongoing problem that is fortunately starting to go away.
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And thankfully, Stewart is no gate-keeper and has shared many of her go-to makeup and skin care essentials over the years.
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And thankfully, her glam team gave us a clearer view of Gomez, who knows a thing or two about bridal beauty after celebrating her own wedding less than a year ago, on Friday afternoon.
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“Luckily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luckily. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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