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
McManus said about Pasadena Humane's reaction to the serendipitous news.
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Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
O’Brien’s response revealed the serendipitous nature of his breakthrough.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2025
After all, opportunities in your career or regarding travel may collide in serendipitous ways.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
For Swifties, that number felt serendipitous with the singer's favorite number, 13, stamped into the record.
—Bryan West, The Tennessean, 30 Aug. 2025
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Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
O’Brien’s response revealed the serendipitous nature of his breakthrough.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2025
After all, opportunities in your career or regarding travel may collide in serendipitous ways.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
For Swifties, that number felt serendipitous with the singer's favorite number, 13, stamped into the record.
—Bryan West, The Tennessean, 30 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for serendipitous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for serendipitous
Adjective
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Law enforcement has not connected the incidents, despite the coincidental timing.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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The timing, although likely coincidental, illustrated the dilemma Democrats currently face.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Siri has been making accidental phone calls for us since 2012.—
Gelila,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Warner died unexpectedly in July from an accidental drowning in Costa Rica.—
Jessica Wang,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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For Cain, testifying at Craig's trial had unexpected emotional weight.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
19 Sep. 2025
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Another unexpected face on the runway?—
Kerry McDermott,
Vogue,
19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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This is, of course, a convenient distinction.—
Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
13 Sep. 2025
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For consumers, that means a far more convenient and elegant experience, whether packing a weekend getaway bag or stocking a refrigerator.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Our Best Smart Hospitals ranking is especially timely.—
Alexis Kayser,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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Over a hundred years later, its Netflix series adaptation Anne With an E is as timely and relevant as ever.—
Anna Earl,
Parents,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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And his wife is not happy about it.—
Jeremy Hanna,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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According to the survey, 94% of expats are happy with their life abroad and found that Panama is the place to be for retirees.—
Celia Fernandez,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Now looks like an opportune time to weigh in on V’s next moves with options.—
Schaeffer's Investment Research,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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According to a press release, the new study, published in Lancet eBioMedicine, couldn’t have come at a more opportune time.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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How would that have impacted you in unforeseen ways?—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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An unforeseen contribution from Juno Juno, meanwhile, has been orbiting Jupiter since 2016, collecting information on the giant planet's internal structure, magnetic field, and atmosphere.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Serendipitous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/serendipitous. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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