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
But luckily, no one was in my apartment watching that.
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H. Alan Scott, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
Mothers in lockup have a different experience compared to those who aren’t behind bars, as incarceration can impact the emotional, physical, and psychological well-being of the mom and her baby, but luckily, programs of support are being established in jails, like Rikers Island’s Doula Program.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 10 May 2025
But luckily, the gut-healthy practice of snuggling up with your pup is easy to incorporate.
—Ava Erickson, Outside Online, 29 Apr. 2025
The box seemed a little damaged, but luckily the loveseat was fully intact and unmarred.
—Zoë Sessums, Architectural Digest, 21 Mar. 2025
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H. Alan Scott, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
Mothers in lockup have a different experience compared to those who aren’t behind bars, as incarceration can impact the emotional, physical, and psychological well-being of the mom and her baby, but luckily, programs of support are being established in jails, like Rikers Island’s Doula Program.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 10 May 2025
But luckily, the gut-healthy practice of snuggling up with your pup is easy to incorporate.
—Ava Erickson, Outside Online, 29 Apr. 2025
The box seemed a little damaged, but luckily the loveseat was fully intact and unmarred.
—Zoë Sessums, Architectural Digest, 21 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for luckily
Recent Examples of Synonyms for luckily
Adverb
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While the effectiveness of meat tenderizer, fresh water, baking soda, and urine have all been (fortunately) debunked, the jury is still out on vinegar, which remains one of the most common suggestions for treating jellyfish stings.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
11 July 2025
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And fortunately, red light therapy mingles well with any other cosmetic procedures and treatments on your docket.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
Adverb
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And the fight scenes — of which there are thankfully many — are fluid, clear, and thrilling.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
31 July 2025
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While Medwin’s voiceover thankfully ceases after that first scene, a heavy-handed score serves much the same purpose, prodding us toward big and obvious emotions rather than contrasting or highlighting them.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
21 July 2025
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“Luckily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luckily. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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