as in coincidental
happening because of good luck or chance
After not seeing each other for ten years, we had a serendipitous reunion on the street one day.
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Recent Examples of serendipitous
But as colors entered Rohan’s world over time, something serendipitous happened in my art as well.
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Nishant Jain, The Dial, 24 June 2025
My colleague Dhani Joseph looked into what happens to a brand when that kind of serendipitous marketing moment occurs.
—Dan Shanoff, New York Times, 18 June 2025
Such a system might strip the archive of its potential for serendipitous findings.
—Michael Waters, The Atlantic, 4 June 2025
Speaking with Parade, Hecht, 59, shared that the audition for Monica came about in a serendipitous way.
—Grace Harrington, People.com, 12 June 2025
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Nishant Jain, The Dial, 24 June 2025
My colleague Dhani Joseph looked into what happens to a brand when that kind of serendipitous marketing moment occurs.
—Dan Shanoff, New York Times, 18 June 2025
Such a system might strip the archive of its potential for serendipitous findings.
—Michael Waters, The Atlantic, 4 June 2025
Speaking with Parade, Hecht, 59, shared that the audition for Monica came about in a serendipitous way.
—Grace Harrington, People.com, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for serendipitous
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The magic number of three — however coincidental and inaccurate — was too much for the internet to resist.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
23 July 2025
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The Economic Catalyst The timing isn’t coincidental.—
Kristen Classi-Zummo,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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Today, even minor missteps—whether accidental or intentional—can rapidly escalate, leading to public crises that damage reputations and erode the trust organizations have worked hard to build.—
Maria Trochimezuk,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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The lawsuit also indicates the medical examiner initially ruled the deaths as accidental, but the manner of death was changed in January 2013 to homicide based on a jail informant's uncorroborated statement to police.—
Christina Hall,
Freep.com,
23 July 2025
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His unexpected cameo also served as a promotion for his Big3 basketball league, which is slated to play games at Heritage Bank Center on July 26, the last night of the Cincinnati Music Festival.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
The Enquirer,
27 July 2025
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Houser, meanwhile, continued his unexpected run, holding the Cubs scoreless for six innings before giving up a three-run homer to Reese McGuire in garbage time.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
26 July 2025
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The Las Vegas system, consisting of the Vegas Loop and two connector systems, offers a quick and convenient transportation option using Tesla vehicles in tunnels, according to officials there.—
Stuart Dyos,
The Tennessean,
30 July 2025
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Here are some things to keep in mind when choosing a remedy: Single vs. combination products: Combination products may seem convenient, but contain multiple active ingredients.—
Karen Berger,
Verywell Health,
29 July 2025
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Facilitate timely data exchange between systems to avoid discrepancies or duplication.—
Dave Albano,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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Catcher Dillon Dingler followed with a base hit to center to bring home two runs, the kind of timely execution the Tigers have seen so much of this year.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
30 July 2025
Adjective
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The fact remains that dogs absolutely thrive on high-quality food and need it to keep them happy and healthy.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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There are four key stakeholder groups that college presidents must keep happy: students, faculty, donors, and the board of trustees.—
Matthew Scogin,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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The benefits pilot comes at an opportune time for two reasons.—
Beki San Martin,
Freep.com,
17 July 2025
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Summer is peak wedding season, and for good reason: excellent weather, an opportune time to experience exotic locations, and oftentimes a time of more flexible schedules.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Essence,
16 July 2025
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Brighton Recreation Area Bishop Lake: The modern campground is closed for electrical and road upgrades, with the reopening delayed due to unforeseen circumstances, per the DNR's website.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
28 July 2025
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During the day, the area would be cleared for vehicle use, barring unforeseen circumstances.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 July 2025
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“Serendipitous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/serendipitous. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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